Family Planning Plus

How long does it take to get receive the results of an STD screening, and are there other centers in the area that provide similar services with same-day results? Also, for someone who has not manifested symptoms, how many different tests are recommended? Thanks for your help.

Family Planning clinics, in conjunction with the PA Dept of Health, offers free STD screenings. This screening tests for the 4 STDs that are reportable according to PA state health law. These are: HIV, syphillis, chlamydia and gonorrhea. HIV & syphillis testing is done by a blood draw in your arm. Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing can be done thru either a urine sample or cervical swab (in women).  Typically, the results take about 7 to 10 days. There is an HIV test which does give a result in 15 minutes, however, our clinic does not offer that. The county health department may be able to refer you to a clinic in the area that does offer that.

It is impossible to “test for everything”.  At this time, there is no general test for HPV, and a person may be infected with HPV without showing signs.  Herpes simplex virus 2 (genital herpes) may be detected through a blood test. Other STDs that are tested through blood are Hepatitis B and C.

If you are interested in having STD testing, please call one of our clinics to set…

i have been on femcon fe for about 3 yrs now. i take it regularly and have protected intercourse with my bf of 5 yrs reguarly using a condom as well.2 weeks ago i experienced bleeding. my gyno told me that it was due to me missing 2 pills during the 2nd week. i of course double up and took the precautions. he tested if i was pregnant and did a cat scan. i am not he said.he told me then to double up the remaining 3rd week pills so i take 2 each day and also the sugar pills. however this is my question, during this doubling up i received me full period. scared that i was still bleeing and going to start a new pack..i waited 2 days to start the new pack. i was a sunday starter and i waited till tues to start a new pack. i also had protected sex tonight with a condom and have taken 3 days of the 1st week of active pills in my new pack. should i be worried about pregnancy? should i consult with my gyno?

Yes, I recommend calling your gyn doctor for further instructions. In the meantime, continue taking your pills on a daily basis.

Can i get hiv from an infected woman wheo touch his menstraul blood in her fingure and put the condom on my pennis before sex

It is very unlikely that you would be infected with HIV.

However, if you are concerned about HIV or other STDs, the clinics do offer free STD screening to men and women of all ages. Call one of the clinics for an appointment.

i havent seen my periods for almost three months now and my first pregnency test were positive but the second one said negetive

Many things can alter the timing of your period. Things like stress, illness, and medications can make your period come sooner, later or not at all. If you’ve been having unprotected intercourse, then there is a possibility of pregnancy. If you’re on the pill, its not uncommon to skip a period now and then. When on the Depo shot, periods should stop after a few months.

When doing a pregnancy test, it is important to perform it correctly. The first urine in the morning is best to test because it usually contains a higher level of HcG (pregnancy hormone). Check the expiration date and review the directions on the correct way to read the result. Since you had a negative after a positive, its unlikely you are pregnant. However, since you had two different results, call one of the clinics and make an appointment for a pregnancy test, just to make sure.

my girlfriend has been on the pill for years now. wile she was on the last night of her period we had sex and i wore a condom. the problem is the condom slipped off. could she be pregnant, she started taking her birthcontrol the next day

As long as your girlfriend was taking her birth control pills correctly, her birth control is still effective during her period (ie: the last week of her pill pack). Starting her new pill pack on time continued the protection. The chance of pregnancy is unlikely.

can you get preg with pre***. i had sex 2 weeks ago he didnt cum inside but im worried about pre. also the day after it happend when i woke up i coughed and almost threw up and now some morning i wake up and feel sick to my stomach someone please help

Pre-ejaculate can contain sperm, so pregnancy is possible. Pregnancy would be more likely, however, if he had ejaculated inside the vagina. Most pregnant women do not show symptoms of nausea or morning sickness until the sixth week of pregnancy so it is unlikely that your nausea is related to pregnancy. More than likely, you are just ill.  If you miss your next period, take a pregnancy test.

In the meantime, if you plan to continue to have sex, do not rely on withdrawal for pregnancy prevention. Use condoms or start using a hormonal method of birth control. Please contact one of our clinics for an appointment. We can discuss all of your contraceptive options and help you choose one that’s best for you.

I had unprotected sex the day before my period. My period started during my period my Boyfriend didnt pull out my period. My period stopped then 2 days later it started again. I have another week before my period. My breast have been sore and I have been moody. Is it possible I can be pregnant? When should I take a home test?

I’m not quite sure I understand your question.  If you are saying that your period started during sexual intercourse with your partner (even though it was due the next day) and then stopped and restarted two days later, the probability of pregnancy is very low. If that is not what you are saying, please call one of our offices to explain the incident in question.

Breast tenderness and moodiness are pregnancy symptoms but they are also premenstrual symptoms. You may just be getting your period. If you miss your next period, take a pregnancy test.  In the meantime, if you do not wish to be pregnant, do not continue to have unprotected sex. Please call one of our offices to set up an appointment to start birth control.

i havent took my shot every since september and i was due to take it in november and i just had sex the other night with my first love and he was nutting in me so could i be expecting a pregnacy

Pregnancy is possible. However, unlike other hormonal contraceptive methods, the contraceptive effects of the Depo-Provera shot may not wear off for many months after stopping its use. This means that it may take several months for ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) to occur. Most women, approximately 80%, have their normal fertility returned within one year after stopping injections. There is no indication that the “shot” causes decreased fertility past two years.

That being said, some women become pregnant the very next month after stopping the shot. If you have had a period since stopping the shot, wait until your next period is due.  If you miss it, take a pregnancy test. If you haven’t had a period since stopping the shot, wait one month after the unprotected sex and then take a pregnancy test. Good luck!

If you do not wish to be pregnant, please contact one of our

I had (protected) sex a month ago and have taken my birth control pills every day since, but my period is almost a week late. Could I be pregnant?

If you have consistently and correctly taken your birth control pills, the likelihood of pregnancy is low. Many things can alter the timing of our periods: stress, lack of sleep, illness, making periods come earlier, later, or not at all. Your body may need a month or two to reset itself.

Continue taking your pills on a daily basis. If you have no period during the next pack of pills, do a pregnancy test. If your period is consistently late (occurring during the first 7 days of the new pill pack) over the next few months, make an appointment to discuss this with your health care provider. You may just need a change in pills.

I am on the combination pill tri-sprintic. I got a bladder infection and was put on the antibiotic nitrofuriton. My partneer and I had sex 6 days after completing the antibiotic. I usually get my period on day 24 or 25 of the 28 day pill pack. This incident happened on day 8. Could I be pregnant?

Hopefully, you continued to take your birth control pills on a daily basis while on the antibiotic. Some antibiotics can decrease the effectiveness of your pills. Your intercourse was 6 days after the completion of your antibiotic, so the likelihood of pregnancy is low.

Keep in mind that things like stress, illness, and medications can alter your cycle, making it earlier, later or absent. If your period came late, there is no need for concern. If you have not gotten a period, take a pregnancy test now. If it is negative, continue your pills as usual. Your body may need a month or two to get back on track, and you should have a period during your next week of sugar pills.