Women's Health

Emergency Contraception ("Morning-after pill") is 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
your diaphragm slipped

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

Emergency contraception is available during normal hours and is free of charge. If the Health Service is closed and you don't feel you can wait or waiting will put you beyond the 72 hour window,

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
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:

routine Pap Smears
annual pelvic exams
testing for sexually transmitted diseases
pregnancy testing and counseling (can be completed in house, no charge)
emergency contraception
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 examination and a pap smear at Student Health Services or show documentation of previous examination and a pap smear from their personal health care provider within the last year.

GYN exams are free as is certain medications ordered and dispensed at the Student Health Service. There is a fee for laboratory tests that can be billed to insurance or paid for at the time of service.

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

Diaphragms may be fitted and prescribed. The OrthoEvra Patch may be prescribed. Depo-Provera injections may be administered for a fee.

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

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