A pelvic exam is part of a regular physical check-up. During the exam, a health care provider examines the pelvic organs (vagina, cervix, uterus and ovaries). During a pelvic exam you might be checked: to make sure the reproductive organs are healthy for sores and lumps on the genitals for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for […]
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Sores on the testicles can be a symptom of an STI—see a doctor or go to a Sexual and Reproductive health or STI clinic as soon possible to be tested.
Emergency contraception helps prevent pregnancy if you’ve had unprotected sex or are not sure if you’re protected from pregnancy. You can use EC to help prevent pregnancy if a condom broke or leaked, no birth control was used, a regular method of birth control wasn’t used correctly or there was a sexual assault. EC should […]
An abortion is a medical procedure to end a pregnancy. Mifegymiso, also known as the ‘abortion pill’ is used for medical abortions. It is a combination of two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol. The drugs change the lining of the uterus so a pregnancy can’t continue. A prescription is required for Mifegymiso, and can be prescribed […]
No. In Alberta you do not need parental consent to get an abortion. If it is clear to the doctor and other clinic staff (counsellor, nurse, etc.) that a person understands the procedure and its risk, they can sign their own consent form. In Alberta, abortions at hospitals and abortion clinics are covered by Alberta […]
An abortion procedure will feel different for everyone. For many people, it feels like strong menstrual cramps. Medicine is given before and during the procedure to help with pain and discomfort.
After abortion, most people feel relieved; some feel a bit sad. Abortion clinics offer counselling. The reason many people choose abortion is because the pregnancy would cause emotional and other problems. A person makes the decision to have an abortion because they feel that at that time in their life, it’s the right thing to […]
Pre-cum is the slang term for pre-ejaculatory fluid. Pre-ejaculatory fluid is clear. It’s released from the penis during arousal and helps line the urethra to protect sperm that could travel down during ejaculation. There may be sperm in the pre-ejaculate fluid. Sperm from a previous ejaculation can remain in the urethra, and then the ‘leftover’ […]
Yes, you can. An abortion is a medical procedure to end a pregnancy. Abortions given by specially trained doctors are very safe, 10x safer than pregnancy and childbirth. A person can get pregnant again after they have had an abortion.
Semen is made up of many things like enzymes, sugar, water, protein, zinc and sperm. It is very low in calories and has little nutritional value, and will not make a person gain weight if swallowed. Many STIs can be spread through oral sex. Use a condom or dental dam every time you have oral […]