Student AffairsStudents can book medical appointment for any of the following:
- Birth control including hormonal and intrauterine device (IUD) insertion
- PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for people who are eligible
- Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis C, and HIV. Find out .
Pregnancies
If students are planning a pregnancy, visit and information from .
Prenatal care can be given a primary care provider until patients need to see an OB-GYN. provides prenatal care through physicians and nurse practitioners. Students can self-refer to who provide continuous, personalized and evidence-based care during pregnancy and early postpartum to individuals planning a home or a hospital birth.
Emergency Contraception (EC)
This is a pill that prevents or delays ovulation, therefore preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex. It is not an abortion and must be taken within 5 days of the sexual encounter (the earlier the better). Some EC (e.g., Plan B) is available over the counter at a pharmacy however if you weigh more than 165 pounds, you may require a prescription for a different EC (e.g., Ella). Speak to the pharmacist if you are unsure. Taking EC regularly does not make it less effective the next time you take it, harm your health or make it harder for you to get pregnant in the future.
Termination of Pregnancy
Some of our primary healthcare providers prescribe abortion pills orrefer patients to the if an abortion is wanted. Self-referral to the clinic is also available.