Reproductive Health
- You can come to the clinic for your post abortion check-up. You can book your appointment with a receptionist before you leave the clinic on the day of your abortion appointment, or you can call the clinic at 780-484-1124 to book the check-up.
- The hormonal IUD is called MIRENA® The MIRENA® IUD contains a synthetic hormone known as levonorgestrel. After the MIRENA® is inserted into the uterus a small amount of the levonorgestrel is released daily. This small amount of levonorgestrel prevents pregnancy by:
- Thickening the cervical mucus which prevents passage of sperm through the cervical canal (opening to the uterus);
- Reducing the normal monthly thickening of the lining of the uterus;
- MIRENA contains a total of 52 mg of levonorgestrel, which is enough hormone to prevent pregnancy for 5 years.
The Copper IUD is a small, soft piece of plastic wrapped in copper. The copper changes the chemical environment in the uterus making it more difficult for the egg and sperm to survive. The copper IUD supplied by Woman’s Health Options can remain in the uterus for up to 5 years.
- You can buy both the MIRENA® and Liberte´® IUD’s from Woman’s Health Options. The MIRENA IUD is sold for $350.00 and the Liberte´® is the copper IUD which is sold for $50.00. There is no IUD insertion fee if you have a valid Alberta Health Care number.
- If you are coming to Woman’s Health Options to have an IUD inserted you will need to make sure you bring your picture ID and your Alberta Health Care card.
- The results for any of the tests done at the clinic are on NetCare and may be accessed only by a licensed physician or other authorized personnel.
- At the age of 25 you should have a pap smear done every 3 years unless otherwise indicated by your healthcare provider.
What is a Pap Smear (Cervical Screening)
A pap test is the main screening test for cervical cancer in Alberta. A pap test (or what some used to call pap smear) checks the cells of your cervix, to make sure there are no abnormal cells. Abnormal cells can change over time and become cancerous without pain or symptoms
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- Bacterial Vaginosis is a change in the normal bacteria of the vagina. Every person with a uterus has harmless bacteria in their vagina; in bacterial vaginosis some of the bacteria multiply too much. The exact cause of BV is unknown.
- Gonorrhea is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection and it is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Gonorrhea is spread through unprotected oral, anal and vaginal sex with an infected person. If you would like more information about Gonorrhea you can visit the sexuality and u website at: www.sexualityandu.ca
- Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. It is among the most common STI’s in the world. Chlamydia is spread by having unprotected oral, anal and vaginal sex. If you would like more information about Chlamydia you can visit the sexuality and u website at: www.sexualityandu.ca
- Syphilis is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. It is generally a very rare STI, but it can cause serious and permanent damage to the body if it is not cured. Syphilis is spread through unprotected oral, anal and vaginal sex. An infected pregnant person can also pass the infection to their unborn child. If you would like more information about Syphilis you can visit the sexuality and u website at: www.sexualityandu.ca
