Sexual Health – Student Health Center /student-health-center Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:43:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Pap Testing /student-health-center/2019/04/15/pap-testing/ /student-health-center/2019/04/15/pap-testing/#respond Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:32:48 +0000 http://www.montclair.edu/student-health-center/?p=400 The goal of screening for cervical cancer is to catch cervical cancer (or precancer) early in women and transgender males. Due to the prevalence of Human Papilloma virus (HPV) it is recommended that women and transgender males have a pap screen starting at the age of 21 to assess for cancerous cells or abnormal cells that if left untreated, could lead to cervical cancer. How often you get a Pap test also depends on your medical history, and the results of your last Pap or HPV tests.

What Does It Involve?

The procedure itself is quick and involves viewing the cervix by inserting a small specimen and obtaining a sample which is sent to a laboratory for evaluation. While the procedure sounds scary, it is very simple and does not hurt although you might feel a small pinch. The University Health Center (UHC) offers the Pap test with the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner or you can go to your health care provider for this service. Your health is important, so if you are at least 21 years old and have never had a pap smear, make sure to schedule your annual exam today. You still need to have screening if you have been vaccinated against HPV.

What If I Have An Abnormal Pap Test?

If your Pap test results are abnormal, don’t panic. It’s pretty common to have unclear or abnormal Pap test results. Most of the time, it doesn’t mean that you have cervical cancer.

Paying for the Test

Although most insurance companies will pay for the screening, you should check with your insurance to verify your coverage and payment for the pap test. The University Health Center will provide your insurance information to the laboratory for payment. The UHC does not charge for your visit (including any co-pay) regardless of your insurance coverage.

Questions?

Call or stop by the University Health Center if you have any questions, we are here to help you stay healthy. 

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When & Where

  • Wednesday March 20 & Wednesday March 27, 2019
  • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • University Health Center

More Info

  • No appointment necessary
  • Free gift card after testing
  • Confidential

Sponsored by La Casa De Don Pedro and The University Health Center.

]]> /student-health-center/2019/03/13/free-hiv-testing-2/feed/ 0 /student-health-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/86/2019/03/2019-03-13-hiv-testing-news-300x90.jpg Testicular Cancer /student-health-center/2018/10/18/testicular-cancer/ /student-health-center/2018/10/18/testicular-cancer/#respond Thu, 18 Oct 2018 13:05:26 +0000 http://www.montclair.edu/student-health-center/?p=326 Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles which are located inside the scrotum situated under the penis and is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and 35. The good news is, testicular cancer is highly treatable when caught early. Symptoms of testicular cancer include a lump or enlargement in either testicle, a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum, a dull ache in abdomen or groin, a sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum, pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum, enlargement or tenderness of the breasts, back pain.

Risk Factors

Risk factors include:

  • An undescended testicle
  • Abnormal testicle development
  • Family history
  • Age (young men)
  • It is more common in white males

Prevention

There is no way to prevent testicular cancer. The University Health Center recommends testicular self-exams monthly to identify testicular cancer at its earliest stage. The best time to do testicular self-exam is after a warm shower or bath. Roll each testicle between the thumbs and fingers of both hands. A normal testicle is firm, smooth, egg-shaped and about 1.5 inches long. One testicle may be a little larger or hang lower in the scrotum which is normal.

Abnormalities

What is not normal?

  • Feeling a lump or hard area in the testicle
  • If the whole testicle feels harder than usual
  • If one side of your scrotum is very swollen.

These could be signs of cancer, even if there is no pain.

What If I Find Something?

If you find something that is not normal, make an appointment to see a health care provider to be checked. Don’t wait – men have saved their own lives with self-examination.

The University Health Center has brochures and information on testicular self-exam in the waiting room.

]]> /student-health-center/2018/10/18/testicular-cancer/feed/ 0 /student-health-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/86/2018/10/2018-testicular-300-300x120.jpg Free HIV Testing /student-health-center/2018/10/05/free-hiv-testing/ /student-health-center/2018/10/05/free-hiv-testing/#respond Fri, 05 Oct 2018 20:41:50 +0000 http://www.montclair.edu/student-health-center/?p=323 The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center & Children’s Hospital of NJ Counseling and Testing Department is offering free HIV testing to all ÌÇÐÄvlog students.

When & Where

  • Tuesday, October 16 & Wednesday, October 17, 2018
  • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • University Health Center, Blanton Hall

No appointment is necessary. It is completely confidential.

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center will be giving free gift cards to all those who are tested.

Questions?

Got questions? Email: askanurse@montclair.edu

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