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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs) | '''Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)''' | ||
Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP: If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click here. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click here. | Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP: If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click here. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click here. | ||
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Hamilton Public Health runs free clinics. you don't need a health card just a piece of ID with your name and birthday: https://www.hamilton.ca/public-health/clinics-services/sexual-health-clinics | |||
The staff of public health nurses are super helpful and non-judgemental. | |||
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Medications & Vaccines | '''Medications & Vaccines''' | ||
Laws & Social Stigmas | Laws & Social Stigmas | ||
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Menstruation | '''Menstruation''' | ||
Note: In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click here. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click here. | Note: In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click here. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click here. | ||
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What to Get & Where to Get It | What to Get & Where to Get It | ||
Finding a midwife: see [[http://www.ontariomidwives.ca/]] | |||
If you don't have OHIP (Ontario health insurance) you can still be in the care of a midwife for your pregnancy. | |||
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