What to bring to Boot Camp and what NOT- Females Stuff Only

navygurl413 · 03-07-2012, 07:51 PM

HI, I know that the question about birth control was answered with they have all forms but I just wanted to question and be sure about the depo shot. I would rather stay on the shot that has to be given every three months because i also don't have a cycle and its involves no implantation of anything.

sweetmtn · 03-07-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by navygurl413

HI, I know that the question about birth control was answered with they have all forms but I just wanted to question and be sure about the depo shot. I would rather stay on the shot that has to be given every three months because i also don't have a cycle and its involves no implantation of anything.

I am really not sure on this one! I will try and find out for you, but if this vaccine is one that has a shelf life, maybe not. As if you are on deployment for 9+ months, and not very many females use this, they wont carry it for just a few people. But I will try and find out for you.

cferr · 04-20-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by navygurl413

HI, I know that the question about birth control was answered with they have all forms but I just wanted to question and be sure about the depo shot. I would rather stay on the shot that has to be given every three months because i also don't have a cycle and its involves no implantation of anything.

They do offer the Depo shot, and any other form of bc you might want. Talk to the provider and they'll make sure you get what it is you want, and they'll make sure you get it when you need it.

navygurl413 · 04-21-2012, 11:12 AM

Thanks cferr!!! I would really rather have the shot so I don't have to worry about having a cycle!!

navygurl413 · 04-24-2012, 06:52 PM

Another question that just came up for me, for females and medical, would you suggest that females get a pap smear done before going and taking the results or letting them just do it there. i heard it would make medical go a lil faster if I get it done before?

acgreen · 07-17-2012, 07:07 PM

Okay, two silly questions:
1.) I know everyone has sad all forms of birth control, but I'm still nervous that they won't have mine. I take Sprintec, it's a pill, but because of reasons I will not go into detail on here for, I have to take it because it is a really low dosage and its cheap. I'd rather not switch birth control again, and I like this one. So does anyone know if they will have it?
2.) Just to clarify: they give you everything when you get there? I was reading a list of the RTC site that says (or at least this is how I'm reading it) they only provide men with underwear. But that doesn't make sense to me, since the only thing everyone says to bring is identification, address book, phone card, credit card...things like that.
Thanks guys!

sweetmtn · 07-17-2012, 10:43 PM

OK, cant say for sure on your first question...but as for your second...yes, you will get underwear from the navy...also known as "granny panties"! and a really not so nice looking bra!

Duct · 07-21-2012, 10:44 PM

I have a question about 'that time of the month'...I've been using a menstrual cup for a couple years now, and it's much more convenient for me than pads or tampons. Will anyone care if I use the cup instead?

mrsgriebel · 03-29-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by navygurl413

Another question that just came up for me, for females and medical, would you suggest that females get a pap smear done before going and taking the results or letting them just do it there. i heard it would make medical go a lil faster if I get it done before?

Did you ever get the answer to this question?

TaylorBickle · 06-28-2013, 10:09 AM

Okay so I am leaving in 60 days and I was reading to see about birth control and if I should take it along with me. I am on my last pack of three that I get 4 times a year now so when i get my packs in the next week I will get three witch will get me through until about October. I leave for boot camp the end of August and i was wondering if I should take the two packs I have left, instead of taking one pack and a script. Do you know if they will let me keep the second pack or if they will have to have a script to order it from thier pharmacy?

Thanks so much!!!

caguirr · 01-12-2016, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsgriebel

Did you ever get the answer to this question?

I am glad someone asked this question because I also want to know

LT Guppy · 01-12-2016, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by caguirr

I am glad someone asked this question because I also want to know

If you have insurance it wouldn't hurt to get a PAP beforehand. But it really won't make that much of a difference to get it done there. The medical process is pretty streamlined.

07-17-2012, 07:07 PM	#6
acgreen Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newark, Ohio Posts: 33 Rep Power: 10	Okay, two silly questions: 1.) I know everyone has sad all forms of birth control, but I'm still nervous that they won't have mine. I take Sprintec, it's a pill, but because of reasons I will not go into detail on here for, I have to take it because it is a really low dosage and its cheap. I'd rather not switch birth control again, and I like this one. So does anyone know if they will have it? 2.) Just to clarify: they give you everything when you get there? I was reading a list of the RTC site that says (or at least this is how I'm reading it) they only provide men with underwear. But that doesn't make sense to me, since the only thing everyone says to bring is identification, address book, phone card, credit card...things like that. Thanks guys! __________________ Future Sailor Amanda Green Newark, Ohio Ship Date: 20130115 (Gunner's Mate

07-17-2012, 10:43 PM	#7
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,787 Rep Power: 390	OK, cant say for sure on your first question...but as for your second...yes, you will get underwear from the navy...also known as "granny panties"! and a really not so nice looking bra! __________________ Proud Military Mom, Navy Vet Justin(MM2n), and Army Vet SSgt Clayton "*Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude*." Thomas Jefferson

06-28-2013, 10:09 AM	#10
TaylorBickle Newbie Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	birthcontrol again! Okay so I am leaving in 60 days and I was reading to see about birth control and if I should take it along with me. I am on my last pack of three that I get 4 times a year now so when i get my packs in the next week I will get three witch will get me through until about October. I leave for boot camp the end of August and i was wondering if I should take the two packs I have left, instead of taking one pack and a script. Do you know if they will let me keep the second pack or if they will have to have a script to order it from thier pharmacy? Thanks so much!!!

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navygurl413 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hampton roads, va Posts: 49 Rep Power: 11	HI, I know that the question about birth control was answered with they have all forms but I just wanted to question and be sure about the depo shot. I would rather stay on the shot that has to be given every three months because i also don't have a cycle and its involves no implantation of anything.

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navygurl413 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hampton roads, va Posts: 49 Rep Power: 11	Thanks cferr!!! I would really rather have the shot so I don't have to worry about having a cycle!!

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navygurl413 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hampton roads, va Posts: 49 Rep Power: 11	Another question that just came up for me, for females and medical, would you suggest that females get a pap smear done before going and taking the results or letting them just do it there. i heard it would make medical go a lil faster if I get it done before?

07-21-2012, 10:44 PM	#8
Duct Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 7	I have a question about 'that time of the month'...I've been using a menstrual cup for a couple years now, and it's much more convenient for me than pads or tampons. Will anyone care if I use the cup instead?