Pregnancy
The possibility of unwanted pregnancy is a very real and worrying concern for many rape survivors. The chance of becoming pregnant from the assault is small, but it is important for you to be able to discuss all the options available to you for the prevention of pregnancy. The Morning after Pill is available from hospitals and Family Planning.
The Rape Crisis Centre can provide you with information on the 'morning after' pill and its effects. Sexually Transmitted diseases (STDs). For your own peace of mind it is best to have a medical check-up and not run the risk of leaving an STD untreated. An STD test immediately after the rape will only determine if the survivor has had any STDs or other infections at the time of the rape, not as a result of it.
Any STDs contracted as a result of a rape cannot be detected until some time after the rape. It is important that a survivor goes for STD tests again about 6 weeks after the rape. These can be done by a doctor or at the Canberra Sexual Health Centre at the Canberra Hospital. It is advisable to get a check-up again about six months after the assault.
Page Last Updated 31/5/2001
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