Women's Health
SHCS primary care offers comprehensive women's healthcare. Services include:
Annual Examinations
An annual PAP exam may be done at SHCS or you may self-refer once every 12 months to an OB-GYN.
Contraception
SHCS offers contraceptive management for all types of birth control methods, including:
Birth Control Pills: SHCS providers prescribe birth control pills for new and existing prescriptions. For a new prescription, schedule an appointment with your SHSC primary care provider. To transfer an existing prescription, walk into SHCS with your existing script and consult with a nurse. In addition, Orthocyclen, Orthotricyclen and Orthotricylen Lo are available at SHCS for a discounted price of $8.00.
» Refill Requests: Orthocyclen, Othotricyclen and Orthotricyclen Lo refill requests can be made through the my health tab of the Student Portal. Requests made by 2 pm are ready for pick-up the next day. NOTE: Changes in current prescriptions or new prescriptions cannot be issued using e-mail as a provider appointment is necessary.
Condoms: SHCS offers condoms at a discounted price of $3.00 for a dozen or $7.00 for three dozen. Stop by either the Parnassus or Mission Bay clinic to purchase.
Diaphram: Schedule an appointment with a SHCS provider to learn more and/or be fit for a diaphram.
IUD: SHCS providers counsel patients on the IUD method and placement. Currently, SHCS refers to OBGYN for IUD placements; in 2010, SHCS will be offering Mirena IUD.
Emergency Contraception
SHCS offers Plan B at a discounted price of $20.00 for students and enrollees. To inquire about Plan B, please walk-in to SHCS. Plan B, the "morning after pill", may be used after having unprotected sex to guard against unwanted pregnancy. Plan B works better the sooner you use it and needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. For more information on Plan B, see Plan B Frequently Asked Questions.
Pregnancy Testing
To get a pregnancy test, drop by the clinic during business hours (Mon to Fri, 8 am to 5 pm). Student Health will provide a urine or blood test (if indicated).
Specialty Care Coordination
SHCS providers may refer out for specific needs or concerns. Common women's health specialty care needs are obstetrics, dysplasia clinic, breast center and pregnancy termination (see below). Please see Specialty Care Coordination for more information.
» Pregnancy Termination: SHCS has contracted with Planned Parenthood for pregnancy termination. With a documented referral from SHCS, patients can be seen at Planned Parenthood for a $100 co-pay. This contract is negotiated by SHCS and is not part of the Student Insurance Plan. To inquire about this service, make an appointment with a SHCS primary care provider.
