Healing and Sexual Health Post-Abortion
How long after an abortion can you have sex? Find out what to consider for your recovery, including signs of readiness and birth control options.
Emergency Contraception: Plan B
What is Emergency Contraception? Emergency contraception (EC)is a term for medications that prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, birth control failure, or sexual assault by delaying ovulation and preventing sperm and egg from meeting. When taken as directed, EC can effectively prevent 95% of pregnancies. There are currently four different types of of emergency contraception on
Understanding and Managing Yeast Infections and Bacterial Vaginosis
When something feels off “down there,” it’s natural to wonder: Is it a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis (BV), or a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Both yeast infections and BV are forms of vaginitis, but their causes, symptoms, and treatments differ significantly. What is a Yeast Infection? A yeast infection (also called vaginal candidiasis or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) by
The Importance of Routine STI Screening
welcome back from spring break! Whether you went to the beach, the mountains, or stayed right here in Fort Collins, here’s hoping that the sunburns post spring break are minimal and that you were able to get some well-deserved rest! At Alpha Center, we know that it’s possible that you might have come back from