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The EC pill contains one hormone called progesterone and is given as one pill single dose, which should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. It can be taken up to five days after sex, but sooner is better.  Plan B and...

There are many types of birth control to choose from and it is important to find the method that works best for you. Most methods of birth control do not prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Condoms can lower the chances of...

Causes It is not clear what causes the imbalance of bacteria, but there are some things make you more likely to get it. The chances of having BV are higher if you: have sex with new or multiple sexual partners have another sexually...

PID can be cured with antibiotics. Causes The infections that cause PID can be passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities where there is an exchange of body fluids or...

Chlamydia can be cured with antibiotics. It is the most commonly reported STI in British Columbia. Causes You get chlamydia through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact.  This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities...

Gonorrhea can be cured with antibiotics. It is a common STI in British Columbia. Causes Gonorrhea is passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact.  This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities where there is an...

Sometimes sex just happens and no one used protection. You may not have worried in the moment, but now you may be concerned. Here is what you can do: See a health care provider If you have had penetrative or oral sex with someone who has...

What you can do if you are worried that you or your partner could get an STI or become pregnant: See a health care provider If you have had penetrative or oral sex with someone who has an STI, see your health care provider as soon as...

I Boost Immunity launched a new campaign for World Antibiotic Awareness Week in partnership with the BC Centre for Disease Control's Community Antimicrobial Stewardship team. Take the quiz and I Boost Immunity will donate a vaccine to...

A number of changes have been made to the BCCDC Communicable Disease Control Manual, Chapter 5: Sexually Transmitted Infections: Section 1: STIs.  The BCCDC Non-Certified Practice Decision Support Tools have been updated with the...

Are IUDs covered by pwd
can i have an IUD if i have a yeast infection and will eating mushrooms worsen my yeast infection?
Hi, do you know where they offer IUD emergency contraception?
Can your doctors write prescriptions? I'm getting am IUD but my period just passed and my cervix wont be open enough... Cytotec can help....
Where can I get an idu in Kamloops?
Hi, I am 15 years old and I had sex without protection 3 times within like 2 hours. My boyfriend came inside me every time and I’m not on birth control but I have the plan b pill. Will it be effective because I have taken it around 3 times...
Does my birth control also protect me from STIs?
Hi I'm curious about going on Birth control. How does it work and whats the procedure? Also, is it 100% effective and is it possible to skip my period with it?
Hi, My partner and I are deciding whether or not unprotected sex might be an option for us. We are both up to date on usual STI tests and I use a copper IUD as contraceptive. However, in the past we have both had unprotected sex so...
Hi, recently my girlfriend and I had a bit of a breakup. Lasted from Thursday night to Sunday night. I love her, I have no reason to not trust her. Until now....but I'm not sure. On Sunday we had sex. Unprotected(IUD) like normal....