Women's Health Services

Routine gynecological exams, Emergency Contraception, pap smears, pregnancy testing and counseling services, evaluations of gynecological problems, sexually transmitted disease checks, and sexual health services are all available at Student Health Service. Female providers can be requested when you make your appointment by phone (858-534-8089) or online.

All services are provided in a supportive, sensitive atmosphere. Our services are completely confidential - your medical records are NEVER released without your written consent. Refer to the Cost of Services page for a list of fees.

Sexual Health Info Sessions

Sexual health information classes conducted by Student Health Advocates (SHAs) are offered throughout the academic quarters.

During quarter breaks, you can access an online version of the Info Session here. When you finish viewing the document, print this short quiz to bring with you to your appointment.

Both men and women are highly encouraged to attend the class and it is required for women requesting an initial pap smear/pelvic exam. There is no charge for this service and you do not need an appointment.

Emergency Contraception Info

NEW!!! You may now obtain ECPs directly from the SHS pharmacy without first visiting a provider. Just check in at the front desk.

The Emergency Contraceptive Pill(ECP), previously called the Morning After Pill, is a method of preventing a pregnancy from occurring after an incident of unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. Studies show ECPs greatly reduce the chance of pregnancy by delaying ovulation, preventing fertilization, and by interfering with the implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterine lining. The pills have shown to be effective up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected intercourse. To be most effective, the pills should be started within 12 hours after unprotected intercourse.

You can also ask your health care provider to give you a prescription for ECPs in advance.

If you need assistance or have concerns of an urgent nature, please call us at (858) 534-8089 any weekday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Wed. 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.). You can email general questions to: studenthealth@ucsd.edu.

During times when our office is closed, you may contact the Emergency Contraception Hotline through their website or by phone (888) NOT2LATE.

Some websites for women's health info

American Social Health Association STD Info
The Dietitian's Guide to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
"What You Need to Know - HPV"
"The HPV Test - Is it For Me?" by The Amer Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
The CDC Vaccine Q&A
4CollegeWomen
Resources in Family Planning/Contraception
Reliability Ratings of Condoms
Lesbian Health Information
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Herpes
Vulvodynia
Endometriosis
Sexuality Information
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
National Women's Health Info Center

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