Gender and Sexual Health at Lifespan

Sexual Health and Contraception

At Rhode Island Hospital, we offer a full range of sexual health and contraceptive services. We provide sensitive and confidential care to patients of all ages and genders, with a focus on transgender, gay, lesbian and bisexual people. Our goal is to help you improve your reproductive health, navigate sexual decision-making and be educated and informed about your own body.

Our Services

The services we offer include:

  • Gynecologic care for conditions such as genital pain and irritation, vaginal discharge and odor, labial adhesions and lichen sclerosis
  • Evaluation and treatment for menstrual irregularity and pain
  • Advanced contraceptive care
  • Sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment
  • Pregnancy testing and full options counseling
  • Comprehensive counseling, care and services for transgender, gay, lesbian and bisexual people
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Contact Us

For more information, or to make an appointment, please call us at 401-444-4712.

 

Contraception Options

We offer a full range of sexual health and contraceptive services. We provide sensitive and confidential care to patients of all ages and genders to improve reproductive health, navigate sexual decision-making and be educated and informed about their bodies.

We explain the wide array of contraceptives available and help you choose what is right for you.

We offer a full spectrum of contraceptive options and counseling, including:

  • Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
  • The “Implant” (Nexplanon)
  • The “Depo shot” (Depo-Provera)
  • The ring, patch and birth control pills
  • Emergency contraception
  • Counseling for unintended pregnancy

Our Philosophy

We recognize that every patient is unique. We listen carefully to what is important to you and make sure that you understand all your options for care. We work to support choice and are sensitive to diversity.

Learn more about adolescent sexual health and contraception services