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When the birth control runs out, she returns to the Health and Wellness Center to make sure that everything is working out with the pills. After that, the student does not even have to see a doctor to refill a prescription.
She can instead opt to order the birth control on the Student Health and Wellness Web site. The student can order enough to last her until her next gynecological exam.
At her actual gynecological visit, she can order up to thirteen months worth of contraception.
"It's really pretty convenient. It doesn't take up any of my time. I just order it, and then pick it up whenever," one junior noted.
The only exception to this rule is Nuva Ring, because the manufacturer requires that the rings are labeled as expiring four months from when they are dispensed.
"And of course," Joffe said, "if our stocks are low, we might be able to give out only two to three packs, but that is usually not a problem".
Although it is not required to get a pelvic exam, it is encouraged.
"We do want them to have one within six to nine months after starting [to use birth control] so we can test them for sexually transmitted diseases," Joffe said.
For students worried about their parents or others finding out that they are on birth control or scheduling gynecological appointments, they should be aware that the Student Health and Wellness Center views all reproductive services as completely confidential, unless required to report on it by law.
That circumstance would only arise if a student tested positive for gonorrhea or syphilis; in those cases the local health department must be notified.
Confidentiality even extends to payment. The Center accepts J-Cash, checks and Visa or Mastercard, or the student can bill their student account (except at the end of the second semester).
If the student puts it on their student account or uses a credit card, the charge will come up as "Student Health Service Charge" or "JHU Health Center Charge." It will in no way specify that birth control was purchased.
She can instead opt to order the birth control on the Student Health and Wellness Web site. The student can order enough to last her until her next gynecological exam.
At her actual gynecological visit, she can order up to thirteen months worth of contraception.
"It's really pretty convenient. It doesn't take up any of my time. I just order it, and then pick it up whenever," one junior noted.
The only exception to this rule is Nuva Ring, because the manufacturer requires that the rings are labeled as expiring four months from when they are dispensed.
"And of course," Joffe said, "if our stocks are low, we might be able to give out only two to three packs, but that is usually not a problem".
Although it is not required to get a pelvic exam, it is encouraged.
"We do want them to have one within six to nine months after starting [to use birth control] so we can test them for sexually transmitted diseases," Joffe said.
For students worried about their parents or others finding out that they are on birth control or scheduling gynecological appointments, they should be aware that the Student Health and Wellness Center views all reproductive services as completely confidential, unless required to report on it by law.
That circumstance would only arise if a student tested positive for gonorrhea or syphilis; in those cases the local health department must be notified.
Confidentiality even extends to payment. The Center accepts J-Cash, checks and Visa or Mastercard, or the student can bill their student account (except at the end of the second semester).
If the student puts it on their student account or uses a credit card, the charge will come up as "Student Health Service Charge" or "JHU Health Center Charge." It will in no way specify that birth control was purchased.
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