Sexually transmitted infections (STI) Clinic
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35018
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. STI Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1149
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This pamphlet explains what a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is, including common symptoms, how we test for and treat STIs, how to make an appointment, what to do if you just want to be screened for STIs, and what to expect at the Clinic.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. STI Clinic
- Alternate Title
- STD Clinic
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Sexually Tranmitted Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is, including common symptoms, how we test for and treat STIs, how to make an appointment, what to do if you just want to be screened for STIs, and what to expect at the Clinic.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: STI Clinic, QE II, Halifax
- Pamphlet Number
- 1149
Eye infections in newborns caused by gonorrhea and chlamydia
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36641
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Women and Children’s Provincial Policy Working Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2050
- Available Online
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Gonorrhea (“gah-nuh-REE-uh”) and chlamydia (“kluh-MID-ee-uh”) are common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Gonorrhea and chlamydia are caused by bacteria. The bacteria can be passed from an infected pregnant person to their baby during birth. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can both cause eye infections in newborns. Newborn eye infections caused by gonorrhea and chlamydia are rare, but they are serious. They must be treated quickly to avoid long-term complications. This pamphlet explains how you …
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ophthalmia Neonatorum - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Conjunctivitis, Infantile
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- Gonorrhea (“gah-nuh-REE-uh”) and chlamydia (“kluh-MID-ee-uh”) are common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Gonorrhea and chlamydia are caused by bacteria. The bacteria can be passed from an infected pregnant person to their baby during birth. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can both cause eye infections in newborns. Newborn eye infections caused by gonorrhea and chlamydia are rare, but they are serious. They must be treated quickly to avoid long-term complications. This pamphlet explains how you can prevent your newborn from getting an eye infection caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia, how to know if your baby has an eye infection, and what to do if you think your newborn may have an eye infection. Resources for more information are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Women and Children’s Provincial Policy Working Group
- Pamphlet Number
- 2050
Birth Control Implant
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38211
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. ROSE Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2361
- Available Online
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A birth control implant is a plastic rod. It is 4 cm long and 2 mm wide. The implant goes under your skin on the inside of your upper arm between your armpit and your elbow. This pamphlet explains how the implant is put in, how the implant works and how well it works, when the implant will start working, and what will happen when the implant is removed. Benefits and side effects of the implant, things that can change how well the implant works, and if the implant will protect you from sexually …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. ROSE Clinic
- Alternate Title
- BCI
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Contraception - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Contraception
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- A birth control implant is a plastic rod. It is 4 cm long and 2 mm wide. The implant goes under your skin on the inside of your upper arm between your armpit and your elbow. This pamphlet explains how the implant is put in, how the implant works and how well it works, when the implant will start working, and what will happen when the implant is removed. Benefits and side effects of the implant, things that can change how well the implant works, and if the implant will protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is explained. A list of situations in which you should not get the implant is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ROSE Clinic, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 2361
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34408
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Emergency Department.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0396
- Available Online
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can happen when bacteria (germs) get into the urinary tract. The urinary tract is made up of your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. UTIs are not sexually transmitted (partners do not spread the bacteria (germs) to each other). This pamphlet explains the signs of a UTI, how UTIs are treated, what you can do to help, what you can do for pain, and how to lower your chance of infection in the future. Symptoms that require medical assistance are listed.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Emergency Department
- Alternate Title
- UTI
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Urinary Tract Infections - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Urinary tract infections
- Specialty
- Emergency
- Urogenital System
- Abstract
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can happen when bacteria (germs) get into the urinary tract. The urinary tract is made up of your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. UTIs are not sexually transmitted (partners do not spread the bacteria (germs) to each other). This pamphlet explains the signs of a UTI, how UTIs are treated, what you can do to help, what you can do for pain, and how to lower your chance of infection in the future. Symptoms that require medical assistance are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Emergency Department, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0396
Internal and external condoms
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37442
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Choice Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1039
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Condoms are birth control devices that prevent semen (the fluid that contains sperm) from entering a vagina or anus. When semen is released inside a vagina, it may reach an egg and fertilize it, causing pregnancy. Condoms also help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, if used properly. There are 2 types of condoms: internal (worn on the inside of the vagina or anus) and external (worn on the outside of an erect penis). This pamphlet explains what internal…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Choice Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Contraception - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Contraception
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- Condoms are birth control devices that prevent semen (the fluid that contains sperm) from entering a vagina or anus. When semen is released inside a vagina, it may reach an egg and fertilize it, causing pregnancy. Condoms also help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, if used properly. There are 2 types of condoms: internal (worn on the inside of the vagina or anus) and external (worn on the outside of an erect penis). This pamphlet explains what internal and external condoms are, how they work, how well they work to prevent pregnancy, what to do if a condom breaks during vaginal sex, and what to do if your partner does not want to use a condom. A link to the The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada website is provided for further information.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Choice Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 1039
Depo-Provera
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36596
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2016
- Available Online
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Depo-Provera est un produit hormonal injectable similaire à la progestérone naturelle produite par les ovaires tous les mois. Il sert à prévenir les grossesses. Le dépliant explique comment Depo-Provera travaille, quelle est son efficacité, comment se le procurer, quand il commence à agir, quels sont les avantages et les désavantages de prendre Depo-Provera, quelles sont les personnes qui ne devraient pas prendre ce produit hormonal et quelles sont les choses à ne pas oublier quand vous le pren…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
- Contraception - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Medroxyprogesterone
- Contraception
- Abstract
- Depo-Provera est un produit hormonal injectable similaire à la progestérone naturelle produite par les ovaires tous les mois. Il sert à prévenir les grossesses. Le dépliant explique comment Depo-Provera travaille, quelle est son efficacité, comment se le procurer, quand il commence à agir, quels sont les avantages et les désavantages de prendre Depo-Provera, quelles sont les personnes qui ne devraient pas prendre ce produit hormonal et quelles sont les choses à ne pas oublier quand vous le prenez Depo-Provera ne vous protège pas contre les infections transmissibles sexuellement. D’autres ressources sont mentionnées au cas où vous auriez des questions.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0112, "Depo-Provera". Depo-Provera is an injectable (given by needle) form of hormones similar to the natural progesterone made by your ovaries each month. It is used to prevent pregnancy. This pamphlet explains how Depo-Provera works, how well it works, how to get it, when it starts working, pros and cons, who should not take it, and certain things to remember when taking it. Depo-Provera will not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A list of resources is provided if you have any questions.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 2016
Le timbre contraceptif
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36607
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2026
- Available Online
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Le timbre contraceptif se place sur la peau une fois par semaine. Il contient deux hormones, de l’œstrogène et de la progestérone, qui sont absorbées par la peau. Il sert à prévenir la grossesse. Le livret explique comment le timbre fonctionne, son efficacité, ses avantages et ses inconvénients, les effets secondaires possibles (de même que les effets secondaires graves qu’il faut connaître), il indique les personnes qui ne devraient pas s’en servir, et il explique enfin la manière de s’en serv…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic
- Alternate Title
- Birth control patch
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Transdermal Patch
- Ovulation Inhibition
- Contraception - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Transdermal medication
- Contraception
- Abstract
- Le timbre contraceptif se place sur la peau une fois par semaine. Il contient deux hormones, de l’œstrogène et de la progestérone, qui sont absorbées par la peau. Il sert à prévenir la grossesse. Le livret explique comment le timbre fonctionne, son efficacité, ses avantages et ses inconvénients, les effets secondaires possibles (de même que les effets secondaires graves qu’il faut connaître), il indique les personnes qui ne devraient pas s’en servir, et il explique enfin la manière de s’en servir et où l’appliquer sur le corps. La lectrice apprend quoi faire si elle oublie de commencer à utiliser le timbre, si elle oublie de le changer ou si le timbre se décolle (partiellement ou complètement). La publication aborde également ce qui pourrait en réduire l’efficacité. Le timbre contraceptif n’est pas prescrit aux fumeuses de 35 ans et plus compte tenu des risques. Le timbre ne protège pas contre les infections transmissibles sexuellement.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0255, "Birth Control Patch". The birth control patch is a patch that you place on your skin once a week. It has 2 hormones, estrogen and progesterone, which are absorbed (taken in) through the skin. It is used to prevent pregnancy. This pamphlet explains how the patch works, how well it works, pros and cons, possible side effects (as well as serious ones to be aware of), who should not use it, how to use it, and where to put it on your body. Instructions for what to do if you forget to start or change a patch, or if it falls off (partly or completely) is given. A list of what can make it less effective is provided. The patch is not prescribed to women over 35 who smoke due to the risks involved. The patch will not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 2026
La pilule contraceptive
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36608
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2027
- Available Online
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La pilule contraceptive empêche la grossesse en arrêtant le cycle d’ovulation, en provoquant l’épaississement des sécrétions (mucus) du col de l’utérus et en modifiant la paroi intérieure de l’utérus. Le livret explique le fonctionnement de la pilule, le moment où elle commence son travail, ses avantages et ses inconvénients, la manière de la prendre et ce qui peut modifier son efficacité; on explique quoi faire si on oublie de prendre la pilule, les effets secondaires possibles, de même que le…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic
- Alternate Title
- Birth control pills
- The pill
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ovulation Inhibition
- Contraception - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Oral contraceptives
- Contraception
- Abstract
- La pilule contraceptive empêche la grossesse en arrêtant le cycle d’ovulation, en provoquant l’épaississement des sécrétions (mucus) du col de l’utérus et en modifiant la paroi intérieure de l’utérus. Le livret explique le fonctionnement de la pilule, le moment où elle commence son travail, ses avantages et ses inconvénients, la manière de la prendre et ce qui peut modifier son efficacité; on explique quoi faire si on oublie de prendre la pilule, les effets secondaires possibles, de même que les effets secondaires graves qu’il faut connaître. La pilule contraceptive n’est pas prescrite aux fumeuses de 35 ans et plus compte tenu des risques. La pilule ne vous protège pas contre les infections transmissibles sexuellement.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0171, "Birth Control Pills". Birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy by stopping you from ovulating, thickening the mucus made by your cervix, and changing the lining of your uterus. This pamphlet explains how well the pill works, when it starts working, pros and cons, how to take it, what can change how well it works, instructions for missed pills, and possible side effects (as well as serious ones to be aware of). The pill is not prescribed to women over 35 who smoke due to the risks involved. The pill will not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 2027
