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Birth Control: Protective Barriers

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Birth Control: Protective Barriers

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  1. Birth Control: Protective Barriers

  2. Condoms Latex condoms and spermicide are very effective against sexually transmitted infection transmission during vaginal or anal intercourse. It is strongly recommend that condoms always be used with additional lubricant (even if your condom is prelubricated with a spermicide), giving about a 99% effectiveness rate against pregnancy, when both are used correctly every time.

  3. Dental Dams A dental dam is a small sheet of latex, which acts as a barrier between the vagina or anus and the mouth. Dental dams get their name because they are used during dental surgery such as root canals. Due to the possible infectious secretions from both the vagina and anus, the dental dam is becoming a more popular safer sex tool.

  4. Female Condoms The Female Condom 2 (FC2), approved by the FDA, now available at the University of Maryland’s Health Center. More popular overseas, the FC2 offers women a choice that they can initiate that will provide dual protection again unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) include HIV/AIDS. For information about the female condom and other sexual health related information, contact the University Health Center’s Sexual Health coordinator Ms. Jenna Beckwith, jbeckwith@health.umd.edu, or call 301.314.8130

  5. All of these Safer Sex barriers are available for FREE at the Health Promotion Office, ground floor Health Center. 301-314-8130 or jbeckwith@health.umd.edu with any questions.

  6. Your Sexual Health is YOUR Responsibility, ARE YOU COVERED? If you choose to be sexually active, here are a few ways to make sex safer:

  7. Testing If you are sexually active, it is recommended to be HIV & STI tested every 6 months or in between partners. You must ask your doctor to run a full HIV/STI panel, they will NOT automatically test you at your annual/regular appointment. *The most common symptom of an STI is NO SYMPTOMS – you don’t know your status until you get tested! Throughout each semester the University Health Center offers FREE testing to both students and non-students. The services are on a first come, first served basis! All testing will be located on the ground floor of the University Health Center.

  8. EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS? • Call 301-314-8184 or visit www.myuhc.umd.edu to schedule an appointment. • The cost may range depending on whether you are paying out of pocket or billing to insurance and what kind of insurance you have. • If you do not want the test billed to your insurance, notify your doctor at the beginning of the appointment. STI TESTING NOT EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS? • Still want to see a doctor? Follow the instructions above. • Looking for a LOW-COST option? Visit our No Symptoms - STI Clinic. • $24 STI Testing $25 HIV Testing $49 for both • Come to a FREE testing event (check website for details). • Go directly to our LAB on the 1st floor for HIV testing ONLY. • $10 – 2 week results $25 – next day results

  9. Sexual Health For many people, talking to a healthcare provider about your sexual health can be intimidating. You might feel embarrassed about the questions that you have; you might not want to admit to certain feelings or fears about your health. However, being able to communicate with your healthcare provider about your sexual health and concerns is critical for them to provide you with the highest quality and most accurate care.

  10. Birth Control: Hormonal Contraception Birth control methods are not one-size-fits-all. A method that’s perfect for one person may not be right for another. Picking a birth control method that fits your life is the key. You may prefer to use a hormonal contraceptive, a barrier method, or a combination of the two! Only you can decide what is best for you. But sometimes figuring out which method to use can be a bit overwhelming. Our staff is here to help you with that process

  11. The Pill The birth control pill is safe and effective for preventing unintended pregnancy. However, birth control pills, like all hormonal methods of contraception, do not protect you from HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

  12. The Patch The Ring The birth control patch (Ortho Evra) is an adhesive patch that contains both Estrogen and Progesterone.  One patch is applied on the body and it stays on for one week.  The Vaginal Ring (Nuva Ring) is a vaginal contraceptive ring.  One ring is placed in the vagina and remains in place for three weeks.  At the end of the third week, the ring is removed and thrown away.

  13. Want to know more about Women’s Health? Maggi BridwellCenter for Women's Health Second Floor, University Health Center(301) 314-8190. Fax: (301) 314-3596. AppointmentsSelect appointments may be made via the web at www.myuhc.umd.edu. Appointments may also be made by phone (301) 314-8190 Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. • Women’s Health Services offered at the University are: • Annual Gynecology Exam • Colposcopy • Contraceptive (birth control) Services and Emergency Contraception • Pregnancy Testing and Counseling • Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing

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