Student Affairs : Student Health Center : Clinical Services : Women's Health

Women's Health

The women's health services are available to all SJSU female students. Our female physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and support staff are trained in the provision of gynecological care including routine gynecological examinations and concerns, screening and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, information and education on sexuality, birth control methods, and menopause. Most of the concerns regarding women's health are done by appointment, to schedule an appointment call (408) 924-6122. Please schedule your annual exam when you are not menstruating. 48 hours prior to your exam please DO NOT douche, have sexual intercourse or use any vaginal medications, creams, jellies, foams, suppositories or tampons.

If you are currently taking BCP's, an emergency pack of pills can be prescribed if needed before your Annual is scheduled.

The following services are available:

Gynecological annual (pap smear) examination, which may include:

• Breast examination
• General health screening
• Pelvic examinations
• Pap Smear (lab fee charged)
• STD screening

Gynecologic concerns:

• Vaginal infections
• Bladder/urinary problems
• Menstrual irregularities/cramps
• Menopause/perimenopause care and concerns
• Breast problems
• STD symptoms
• Birth control counseling
• Abnormal pap smears with referral if needed

Sexuality issues:

• Concerns, questions and counseling
• Safer sex
• Sexual assault

Birth control methods:

• Birth control pills
• Depo-provera injections
• Diaphram fitting
• Ortho EVRA patch
• Nuva Ring (pending)

Pregnancy issues:

• Free urine pregnancy test
• Blood pregnancy test
• Emergency contraception (Morning after pill)

Helpful Community Resources

SCVMC-SART (sexual assault recovery team) (408) 885-6466

YWCA Rape Crisis 24hrs (408) 287-3000

Planned Parenthood: www.plannedparenthood.com

Emergency contraception hotline: Not-2-Late.com or call (888) 668-2523 (If health center closed)

http://www.smartersex.org (Birth control information)