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Sexual Health Services

Our board certified nurse practitioners are available for confidential consultations on sexual health issues for women and men such as:

  • contraception
  • Pap smears
  • sexually transmittable diseases (STDs)
  • Human immunodeficiency virsu (HIV) screening
  • pregnancy tests
  • emergency contraception
  • planned/unplanned pregnancy information
  • sexual difficulties
  • Premenstral dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
  • menstrual irregularities

STD Exams

With the exception of visible sores caused by the herpes virus or genital warts, most sexually transmitted diseases cannot be seen during self-examination. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV/Aquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis—all these STDs need to be tested by a clinician and require prescription medication. For more information please see the following links:

The IPFW/Parkview Clinic offers STD/HIV testing and follow-up treatment for a fee.

Pap Smears

A yearly Pap exam is recommended for women who are sexually active (or plan to be soon) or who are over the age of 18. Each year 15,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cancer of the cervix. Regular pelvic exams and Pap tests enable most pre-cancerous conditions to be detected and treated before cancer develops, preventing more invasive cancers from developing. This is not an STD screen, however, these can be done during the same visit.

Contraception

For our patients with a current Pap exam (within one year), we offer the following discounted birth control options:

  • Tri Nessa , contraceptive pill: $20.00*
  • Apri, contraceptive pill: $20.00*
  • Condoms: Free (Limit 5 per visit)

    *one month supply

Pregnancy Testing

  • IPFW/Parkview Clinic: $10.00
    Call for appointment: 260-481-5748
  • Planned Parenthood
  • A Hope Center

Sexual Responsibility

IPFW is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University.