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STD's and Contraception

STD Facts

Bumps or Knots

One thing Pat has learned from all of the providers at Hartshorn Health Service is that there is absolutely no way to even guess about what a "bump" might be without an exam. Several STDs have symptoms that people might describe as "bumps", such as HPV (genital warts), molluscum contagiosum, or even herpes. The bumps could also be a pimple, a mole, a skin tag, a plugged mucus gland, a swollen cyst, a wart or many other things. You will definitely feel better knowing what it is, so Pat would recommend that you make an appointment with a provider to check it out. You can call the Men's Clinic at Hartshorn by dialing 491-6963 or the Women’s Clinic at 491-1754 if you are interested in having a provider look at it. Good luck!

STD Testing
  • You may be checked anytime after the "unsafe" sexual episode. Unfortunately, many STDs vary in incubation time (i.e. & the time it takes to show up on a diagnostic test). In other words, there is no perfect time frame for you to get tested for all STDs. In addition, there is no "one test" that is capable of testing you for all STDs. Most STD tests are separate tests.
  • Chlamydia can be tested with a urethral swab or urine sample. (The Chlamydia test for a female can be done during the pelvic exam)
  • Gonorrhea must be done with a urethral swab.
  • A blood test is required for HIV, Herpes, Hepatitis B and C.
  • HPV is usually diagnosed by a visual exam.
  • If you need to make an appointment for STD testing, please contact Hartshorn Health Services Women's Clinic at 491-1754, or the Men's Clinic at 491-6963.

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STD's and Contraception Services

Women’s Clinic (491-1754)

The women's clinic provides health care to the women of CSU in a private and confidential setting. The focus of the clinic is regular preventative health care in addition to diagnosis and management of most women's health problems. Annual checkups, birth control counseling, and treatment of illness and infection are routinely provided. Most care is provided by appointment with a few exceptions, please call us with any questions. The Women's clinic hours are the same as that of the rest of Hartshorn Health Service. Students do NOT need to have CSU health insurance to access the clinic.

Women's clinic services include:

  • Pap Smears/ Gyn Exams
  • Contraception Counseling and Services, Emergency Contraception
  • Pregnancy Testing and Counseling/Referrals
  • Education, Testing, and Treatment of STD's
  • Treatment of Gynelogical Problems -UTIs-VIs
  • All Services provided by Family Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Medical Services (491-7121):
  • Acute and chronic illness and injury
  • Preventive medical services and evaluation
  • STD testing and treatment
  • Physical exams
  • Men's health
  • Referral for specialty visits if needed
Pharmacy (491-1402):
  • Accepts most Prescription Cards (call to check with us)
  • Can special order prescription and over the counter items
  • Automated telephone refill system
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