{"id":1634,"date":"2015-07-17T15:41:41","date_gmt":"2015-07-17T15:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/?page_id=1634"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:46:11","slug":"repro","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/repro\/","title":{"rendered":"Reproductive &amp; Sexual Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Women&#8217;s Center<\/strong> offers a variety of reproductive and sexual health resources to our campus community. Menstrual products, pregnancy tests, condoms, and dental dams are always available for <strong>free<\/strong> to our students, faculty and staff in Old Main, suite 115.<\/p>\n                                            \n        \n    <div\n        id=\"birth-control-contraception\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('birth-control-contraception', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n    >\n        <button\n            class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100 focus:outline-green\"\n            x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n            x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n            x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n            x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n            id=\"birth-control-contraception-button\"\n            aria-controls=\"birth-control-contraception-panel\"\n                    >\n            <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg hc:text-gray-900 contrast-more:text-gray-900\">\n                Birth Control + Contraception\n            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"ml-3\">\n                <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                     x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n\n        <div\n            id=\"birth-control-contraception-panel\"\n            role=\"region\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"birth-control-contraception-button\"\n            x-show=\"expanded\"\n            x-collapse\n            x-cloak\n        >\n            <div class=\"text-gray-700  bg-white py-6 px-5 styled-list\">\n                \n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2384 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/DSC08438-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/DSC08438-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/DSC08438-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What are contraceptives?<br \/>\nContraceptives, also known as birth control, is any method used to prevent pregnancy. Some contraceptives may also help manage health conditions, regulate periods and reduce menstrual pain. People of all identities may use birth control for a range of personal and\/or medical reasons. Not all contraceptive methods are hormonal, and many are available without a prescription.<\/p>\n<div class=\"marsha-row mt-4 mb-4 flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6  justify-start border-0 border-gray-100 first:mt-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p>Types of Contraceptives<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hormonal Methods<\/li>\n<li>Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives<\/li>\n<li>Barrier Methods<\/li>\n<li>Fertility Awareness<\/li>\n<li>Permanent Methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-6\/12  lg:px-6    mt-6\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency Contraceptives (If you or someone you know are seeking emergency contraception because of sexual violence or assault, additional resources may be available. We are here to support you \u2013 please reach out to talk about your options. )<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Comparing your options<br \/>\nChoosing the right contraceptive is a personal decision that depends on your needs individual needs and concerns. We suggest consulting a health care provider when exploring your options. Our staff can help connect you to a trusted provider in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Things to consider when choosing the right method for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Cost and Accessibility<\/li>\n<li>Prescriptions vs. over-the-counter<\/li>\n<li>Daily vs. long-term commitment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where to obtain emergency contraceptives<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cabell Huntington Health Department<\/li>\n<li>Marshall Health Pharmacy ($5 with student ID)<\/li>\n<li>For alternative resources please see our staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"hiv-sti-prevention-care-2\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('hiv-sti-prevention-care-2', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n    >\n        <button\n            class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100 focus:outline-green\"\n            x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n            x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n            x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n            x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'text-green' : ''\"\n            id=\"hiv-sti-prevention-care-2-button\"\n            aria-controls=\"hiv-sti-prevention-care-2-panel\"\n                    >\n            <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg hc:text-gray-900 contrast-more:text-gray-900\">\n                HIV\/STI Prevention + Care\n            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"ml-3\">\n                <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                     x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n\n        <div\n            id=\"hiv-sti-prevention-care-2-panel\"\n            role=\"region\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"hiv-sti-prevention-care-2-button\"\n            x-show=\"expanded\"\n            x-collapse\n            x-cloak\n        >\n            <div class=\"text-gray-700  bg-white py-6 px-5 styled-list\">\n                \nSTI Prevention and Care:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/STD-Prevention-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1992 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/STD-Prevention-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/STD-Prevention-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/STD-Prevention-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/a>Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are spread from one person to another, usually during vaginal, anal, and oral sex. They are common and many people who have them don&#8217;t have any symptoms. Without treatment, STDs can lead to serious health problems. There are several types of sexually transmitted diseases, each with a range of symptoms or ailments. <\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/healthcomm\/fact_sheets.htm\">link<\/a> from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides further information. The <a href=\"https:\/\/cabellhealth.org\/clinical-services\/std-clinic\/\">Cabell-Huntington Health Department <\/a>provides screening, diagnosis, and treatment for a number of STDs. All services are by appointment only. Call 304-523-6483 to get scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"wvfree-empowerment-sessions-3\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('wvfree-empowerment-sessions-3', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 'bg-white shadow-md' : 'bg-gray-50'\"\n    >\n        <button\n            class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center p-5 cursor-pointer border-0 text-left transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-transparent outline-2 outline-transparent text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100 focus:outline-green\"\n            x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"\n            x-on:keydown.escape=\"expanded = false\"\n            x-bind:aria-expanded=\"expanded\"\n            x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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