Emergency Contraception Pills (ECP) known as Plan B is available at Health Services as a way to reduce your risk of pregnancy after having unprotected sex. It is not intended for regular use, but should be used in situations where:

• you had sex without birth control and do not want to become pregnant
• the condom broke

The key factor is time! Emergency contraception is safe and most effective when taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex.

Emergency contraception is available for a reduced fee.  If Health Services is closed and you don't feel you can wait or waiting will put you beyond the 72 hour window, you may

• Purchase ECP over-the-counter at most pharmacies, or  
• Call the "hotline" at 1-888-NOT-2-LATE for information about where you can obtain emergency contraception in your area, or
• Call 1-800-230-PLAN to be connected to the nearest Planned Parenthood health center, or
• call or visit O'Connor Hospital Emergency Services, Delhi, NY, (607) 746-0400.

Gynecologic Clinic and Birth Control Services

GYN clinic visits are by appointment. Nurse practitioners are on staff for this service. GYN and women's health services are available throughout the week and students with acute problems can expect to receive evaluation and treatment as needed.

Services available include:

• annual pelvic exams
• testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, and gynecological conditions 
• pregnancy testing and counseling 
• birth control (pill, Nuva Ring, OrthoEvra Patch, Depo-Provera)
• diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections

All women requesting to initiate birth control must have an evaluation at Health Services and appropriate testing as needed.

GYN exams are free. There is a fee for laboratory tests that can be billed to insurance or billed as a self-pay at a reduced cost.

Women beginning oral contraceptives may purchase up to a one year supply. Several brands of oral contraceptives are available. The Nuva Ring may also be available.

The OrthoEvra Patch may be prescribed. Depo-Provera injections may be administered.

If desired, a prescription for various birth control options may be written and filled at a local pharmacy.