MyShockerHealth Newsletter • Issue 4 • April 18, 2025
Welcome to the myShockerHealth newsletter!
Tulips are out! Which means the semester is almost over and finals are coming up soon!
Our content today relates to working parents, handling stress at the end of the semester
and IUD contraception information. Enjoy the tulips and healthy articles you find
in this edition of our newsletter!
Links to the most current newsletter will be posted through WSU newsletters, social
media, and our website, wichita.edu/shs. Enjoy!
Balancing Two Full-Time Roles: Working and Parenting
Do you feel guilty leaving your home and children to work? Do you feel guilty leaving
work to tend to your children and family? It's a roller coaster of feelings and responsibilities.
Each additional hour of daily screen time increases the risk of vision issues. If
reducing screen time is challenging due to work or other factors, you can at least
use the 20-20-20 rule (looking 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes) to reduce
eye strain.
How do you know if you or someone you care about is experiencing problematic alcohol
use, and where do you go to find help and support? Screen4Success is a free 10-minute
online screening to look for signs of risk and help finding support. Check it out!
April is a difficult month for college students. Papers are due, project deadlines
are coming up and finals are looming within the next month. Despite expressing a need
for care; however, most students are not seeking it. Remember that WSU has mental
health counselors in the Student Wellness Center!
ShockerStart Resources- Are you aware of all the additional resources you have access
to as a WSU employee? Located in the myWSU portal "Faculty/Staff Tab- Resource Section",
you can find service opportunities, training, and discounts for local health clubs,
restaurants, health activities and more!
April 1, 2025 - July 21, 2025: Schedule your annual Well-Person Physical Exam and
laboratory tests! Services to meet your Healthquest discounts can be completed and
may be free with your State of Kansas Employee health insurance benefits. Call for
your appointment soon! (316) 978- 4792
10 Free Things to do in Wichita- From birthday parties to free events, there is always
something to do in Downtown Wichita (Wichita Mom)!
IUD is short for "intrauterine device"- basically, a T-shaped device inserted into
your uterus to prevent pregnancy. IUDs can release a hormone called progestin or be
hormone-free. There are many brands of IUDs, that can last anywhere from 3 to 10 years.
The good news: if you don't like it or you're ready to have a baby, you can have it
removed at any time.
So, how does this little device prevent pregnancy?
IUDs prevent pregnancy by thickening the natural cervical mucus, which prevents sperm
from swimming to an egg and fertilizing it. If the IUD is hormonal, the hormone can
thin the lining of the uterus and make it difficult for implantation to occur (the
beginning of pregnancy). This is a great method if you want a one-and-done birth control
method- they are 99% effective.
But is it safe?
The short answer- YES! Inserting the IUD is a procedure performed in-office by a qualified
healthcare provider that usually lasts 10 minutes or less. Just like with any procedure,
there can be some potential risks, but the likelihood is very low. You may experience
cramping (like period cramps), but your provider will help you manage it. Removing
an IUD is super quick, about 1 minute or less to remove.
Is it right for you?
Only you can decide that! But if you think you may be interested, contact Student
Health Services for an appointment!
