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Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBThey maintain annual educational competency in those areas, and participate in training and researching reproductive health. Contact Us. Phone 250 480 7338. Fax 250 480 …

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Pregnancy Prevention and Bleeding Control (Contraception) — …

WEBContraception describes any method, medicine, or device that is used to prevent pregnancy. People will often choose different methods at different times in their life. …

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Depo-Provera — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBDepo-Provera is an injection of medroxyprogesterone acetate. It is a progesterone-only form of birth control. It is 99.7 % effective at preventing pregnancy when used …

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Urgent and Primary Care Centres in Victoria — Vancouver Island …

WEBStarting at 8 a.m. each day, people can call the Esquimalt Urgent and Primary Care Centre (250-519-3880) to secure an urgent care appointment, as required.

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Nuva Ring — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBInsert one ring into the vagina using any position that is comfortable (e.g. squatting or lying down). Press the edges of the ring together and place one end into the opening of the …

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Evra Patch — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBOrtho Evra Patch. The Evra patch is a thin beige coloured square, similar to a large bandaid that is worn on the body to prevent pregnancy. Each package contains 3 patches, and …

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Testimonials — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBFront desk staff was friendly and informative both on the phone and when I arrived for my appointment making an effort to include extra notes in my chart. The doctor was …

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Vancouver-Area Clinics — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBPregnancy Prevention and Bleeding Control IUD Insertion Pain Control

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Testing for STIs — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBAnswer the assessment questions to create a lab form, and take it to a participating Lab Location. You can print the form, or it can be scanned from your phone. At the lab, you …

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Oral Contraception Pill — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBThe combined oral contraceptive pill, or the “birth control pill” contains both estrogen and progestin hormones. It is taken daily to prevent pregnancy. Some packages have 21 or …

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STI Screening — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBThe most common STI, and the easiest to contract, is Chlamydia. We test for chlamydia by taking a swab from the vagina or cervix, or through a urine sample. The same sample …

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Resources — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBThe BC Centre for Vulvar Health (BCCVH) offers comprehensive care for individuals with complex and chronic vulvar issues. Conditions that affect vulvar health can also affect …

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Abortions — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBWe support you in whatever choice you make. Your decision to have an abortion is a personal one. It may be a difficult decision for you to make, or it may be an easy and …

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Referrals Required — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBNew Referral Rules. A new specialist referral process was implemented on July 1st, 2023 in BC. Prior to July 1st, 2023, patients were often asked to obtain re …

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Contact 1 — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBPhone 250 480 7338. Fax 250 480 7339. Please Note. We are unable to provide medical or counselling advice/support without a scheduled appointment. We can schedule an …

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PAP Testing — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBCervical cancer screening (Pap test) looks to find abnormal cells of the cervix before they become cancer. This is done by looking at your cervix through a speculum, brushing or …

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Surgical Abortions — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBSurgical Abortion. Surgical abortions are done at the hospital. You will need at least two appointments; one for a consultation visit and the second for the surgical procedure. If …

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Frequently Asked Questions — Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

WEBMedical abortion. The side effects of the medical abortion don't last long. Some people will have chills, headache, fever, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Some people experience …

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