Women's Health/Birth Control

Women's Health Frequently Asked Questions

Women's Health Services are available at the Student Health Center.

• Routine annual women’s exam. This includes
  • Breast exam
  • Pelvic exam and a Pap Smear (if over age 21)
  • STD/STI testing if indicated
    
    
• Contraceptive Management
  • Nexplanon Implant Insertion (available on site)
  • Birth Control Pill (some pills available at health center or prescription can be written for student to take to pharmacy)
  • Depo-Provera Injections (student needs to pick up at pharmacy and bring to health center for administration)
  • Condoms
  • Birth Control Patch (Prescription can be provided)
  • NUVA Ring (Prescription can be provided)
    
    
• Emergency Contraceptive Pills
  
  
• Pregnancy testing and referrals
  
  
• Breast health assessment
  • A clinical breast exam is performed during the routine annual exam. You can also schedule an appointment if you have a problem or concern.
    
    
• Evaluation and treatment for other common women’s health issues such as
  • menstrual concerns (cramps, irregular bleeding, PMS)
  • vaginal concerns (itching, odor, discharge, burning)
  • urinary tract infections
    
    
• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
  • STI testing is offered at your annual exam, or you can schedule an appointment to be tested.
  • Testing for STIs can include HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Herpes and Gonorrhea.
  • You and your provider together will decide how you will receive the results.