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Sexual Health

At Student Health Services, we provide a variety of services for sexual health including diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, gynecologic examinations, Pap Smear testing (screening for cervical cancer), initiation and maintenance of various contraceptive methods, diagnostic microscopy for vaginal infections, and vaccines such as the HPV vaccine to help protect against genital warts, cervical cancer, and anal cancer.

Contact SHS

Phone | (909) 621-8222
Fax | (909) 621-8472
After Hours Emergency | (909) 607-2000

Student Health Services
Tranquada Student Services Center – 1st Floor
757 College Way
Claremont, CA, 91711

Overview

Claremont Colleges Student Health Services (SHS) provides patient-centered healthcare to our campus community in a professional and empathetic manner to help support the student’s well-being and success. Student Health Services is available to and welcomes all students enrolled at Claremont Colleges. SHS will provide healthcare services to all students at the 7C’s regardless of your individual insurance plan. Most health insurance plans reimburse for general preventative services. Don’t let finances be a barrier to getting care!

At Student Health Services, we provide a variety of services for sexual health including diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, gynecologic examinations, Pap Smear testing (screening for cervical cancer), initiation and maintenance of various contraceptive methods, diagnostic microscopy for vaginal infections, and vaccines such as the HPV vaccine to help protect against genital warts, cervical cancer, and anal cancer.

Annual Wellness Exam (includes breast exam) $45.00

Cervical Cancer Screening (i.e., pap smear) $30-$80

Diagnostic Microscopy for vaginal infections $12.00

Urinalysis testing $12.00

Pregnancy Testing (Blood) $18.00

Pregnancy Testing (Urine) $13.00

Birth Control Pills (one cycle/month pack) $15.00

Depo-Provera Injection $65

Barriers (condoms, dental dams) FREE

Emergency Contraception (EContra EZ) $15.00

HIV test $22.00

STI Panel #1 (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes simplex) $87.00

STI Panel #2 (syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes simplex) $75.00

STI Panel #3 (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) $78.00

STI Panel #4 (syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) $66.00

Gonorrhea & Chlamydia (urine) $62.00

Gonorrhea & Chlamydia (throat) $62.00

Gonorrhea & Chlamydia (rectal) $62.00

Herpes Simplex Virus testing (blood) $22.00

Herpes Simplex Virus testing (culture) $28.00

Prices are subject to change

Preventive Care

Screening for cervical cancer with a pelvic exam which includes Pap Smear testing is recommended for people who have a uterus starting at age 21 years. This remains true regardless of whether you have or have not had sex before. This service is provided by appointment only. Be sure to schedule your appointment when you are not on your menstrual cycle. At least 48 hours before your pelvic exam, avoid douching, sexual intercourse, use of tampons, and any vaginal creams or gels. The cost of the gynecologic examination with Pap Smear testing is $85.00.

The HPV vaccine is the only vaccine that helps reduce the risk of cancer. It is used to help prevent anal cancer, genital warts, cervical and oral cancers associated with the Human papillomavirus (HPV). Because of its protection against multiple diseases associated with the HPV virus, it is recommended for all genders. Gardasil 9 vaccine is available at SHS for the cost of $350 per injection. If the vaccine series is started at age 15 years or older, a total of three doses is recommended for optimal protection. For more information, please see CDC recommendations here.

Sexual health is an important part of your overall health for all genders. If you are having any urinary or vaginal symptoms such as pain, itching, or rash, please contact SHS to schedule your visit.

We offer STI screening including HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing. In addition, we can provide evaluation for other sexually transmitted infections such as herpes and hepatitis. Please see the list below for the cost of Sexual Health Services.

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can be ordered by an SHS provider. Please call our office at (909) 621-8222 to schedule or make an appointment through the Online Health Portal.

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can be ordered by an SHS provider. Please call our office at (909) 621-8222 to schedule or make an appointment through the Online Health Portal.

Contraception

Levonorgestrel or more commonly known as “the morning after pill” is a form of emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is used after unprotected sex to help prevent pregnancy. It is recommended to take EContra EZ as soon as possible after unprotected sex to be most effective and ideally to take within 72 hours of unprotected sex. If taken within the first 24 hours of unprotected sex, it is found to reduce the risk of pregnancy by 95%. EContra EZ is available at Student Health Services. The cost is $15.00 and no appointment is needed to pick up the medication. EContra EZ is also FDA approved for over-the-counter purchase. In California, you can buy most emergency contraception from a pharmacy without a prescription and without proving your age. You can buy emergency contraception regardless of how old you are. You may have to ask for it at the pharmacy counter. Some emergency contraception, “Ella,” is prescription-only. *Please check with your state guidelines and pharmacy availability.

Emergency contraception is also available in The Wellness Room at Pomona College. The Wellness Room at Pomona College can be found in Walker Hall, Room 204. The Wellness Room is open to all students of The Claremont Colleges 24/7 during the school year and houses a vending machine carrying emergency contraception pill and various health and wellness educational materials.

If you need to speak to a provider about emergency contraception and SHS is closed, all students of The Claremont Colleges that are currently enrolled in classes have access to 7C.Health for 24/7 telehealth services at no cost. Please visit 7C.Health for more information.

For information on IUDs, please see Birth Control – Long Acting Reversible Contraception section.

At Student Health Services, we offer birth control pills (taken daily) and Depo-Provera injection (administered every three months). We will have a discussion of your various options to help you decide which is the best option for you.

Barrier Methods

We offer for all students free of cost a variety of condoms (external and internal) and dental dams. In addition, we carry lubricants, and barriers for manual/digital sex such as finger cuffs and gloves. Please feel free to take as much as needed or ask us any questions!

If long-acting birth control methods are desired such as the IUD or arm implant, we will help provide you with a referral to a local gynecologist.

For students with SHIP, a referral from SHS is not needed to visit an in-network Ob/Gyn for services such as an IUD. To find an in-network provider, visit Aetna DocFind. 

Local providers can also be found through:

Bedsider.org – National Search Engine for Reproductive Health
Planned Parenthood – Upland
Planned Parenthood – Pomona
Family Planning Associates – Pomona

Pregnancy Services

If there is any concern for pregnancy, we can offer pregnancy testing which is typically recommended four weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period or two weeks from an unprotected sexual encounter. It can be helpful to talk through your health history with a provider to make sure you get the information you need in the context of your life. Appointments are available same day for pregnancy tests. Both urine and blood tests are available.

Confidential urine pregnancy testing is available at no charge with no appointment necessary during SHS business hours. Pregnancy testing can also be completed during a provider visit and will incur a charge. The cost for a urine pregnancy test is $10 and the cost for a blood pregnancy test is $17.

SHS does not offer prenatal care services. SHS providers can confirm pregnancy, discuss options in pregnancy and refer for local services. Prenatal care for students continuing pregnancy can be found using the provider locators on a student’s individual insurance plan.

SHS does not offer adoption services. SHS providers are able to confirm pregnancy, discuss options in pregnancy and provide information about local resources.

SHS does not offer abortion services. SHS providers are able to confirm pregnancy, discuss options in pregnancy, and refer for local services. There is a complex landscape of services and access in the United States. Up to date information can be found using IneedanA.com and abortionfinder.org.

Aetna Student Health Insurance

The travel and lodging rider for abortion services permits eligible members who live in abortion-restricted states to seek reimbursement for travel and lodging when traveling out of state to receive covered, legally permissible abortion services.

Reimbursement Details (for 2022-23 and 2023-24 policy years, subject to change in future years)

  • Reimbursement for travel and lodging expenses for members who must travel more than 100 miles from their location to access legally permissible abortion services
  • Lodging reimbursement is limited to $50 per night per patient, up to $100 total per night, including the patient’s travel companion (such as a spouse or partner)
  • Reimbursable expenses would not include more than one travel companion, gas, car rentals, meals, personal care items, entertainment, phone calls, taxes, tips, childcare, and lost wages
  • Members will submit the claim form and applicable receipts to get reimbursed
  • The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per year

Helpful Resources

Student Health Services Factsheet
Introduction to SHS
How Do I Reach SHS
Helpful Tips
The Claremont Colleges Care Guide