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Our Health Center now does STI testing, but it does cost money. You can call ext. 2053 for more info. The Health Center's hours are M-F 9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm.

What STI do I have?

Click on the STI names below to find out more information:

Chancroid

Chlamydia

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Moliuscum Contagiosum

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

What birth control option is best for you?

These are the different birth control options you have to decide from:

Birth Control Implant (Implanon)

Birth Control Patch (Ortho Evra)

*Students can get these different forms of birth control at Planned Parenthood, just call the number listed above for more information.

*Our Health Center can now write prescriptions for Birth Control!!! It will cost money, but some insurance plans cover birth control.

*Buncombe County Health Department gives birthcontrol out for free. In order to get it you have to have a papsmear or you need to bring your medical records (or have them faxed) to show that you have had a papsmear within the past year. They also have free condoms!!!

Where can you get condoms and dental dams?

Condoms and dental dams are offered for free by the college. You can find them in several different places:

* Bathrooms. Most, if not all, bathrooms in your dorm should have condoms and dental dams. If not, you can contact your RA or RD to put more out.

* RA's and RD's are responsible for keeping a check on the supply. If you can't find any in the dorm, please let one of them know.

* The Housing office is the central location of the condom and dental dam supply. Always feel free to stop by Dodge and someone will be able to lead you in the right direction.

What is emergency contraception & where can you get it?

*Also known as the morning after pill and Plan B, this pill can help prevent pregnancy up to five days after unprotected sex.

You many need it if:

-The condom broke or slipped off, and he ejaculated in your vagina.
-You forgot to take your birth control pills, insert your ring, or apply your patch.
-Your diaphragm or cap slipped out of place, and he ejaculated inside your vagina.
-You miscalculated your "safe" days.
-He didn't pull out in time.
-You weren't using any birth control.
-You were forced to have unprotected vaginal sex, or were raped.

* EC is safe and effective.

* For $25 anyone (who is 18 or older) can purchase EC at Planned Parenthood without an appointment.

What if I am interested in getting an abortion?

*Femcare (information listed above) offers two kinds of abortions:

1) The abortion pill: can be used up to the 7th week of pregnancy (7 weeks since your last period). At Femcare the pill is $560.

2) Surgical abortion: is provided up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. At Femcare this procedure it $480. This fee includes optional IV sedation and prescription pills.

*The decision to have an abortion can be a hard one to make. Know that you have people to go to for information and support:

The Counseling center is open M-F from 8:30-12, 1-5 and is located at the Health Center. To contact a counsler, go to this link.