Women's Health

MORE INFORMATION

• Women's Health - Mayo Clinic
• Women's Health.gov
• LGBT Outreach
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• Our Bodies, Ourselves

 

At UHCS:

UHCS provides comprehensive women’s primary health care services, as well as referrals for specialty services. Some examples of services offered at UHCS include:

• Annual well woman exams and Pap tests
• Pregnancy testing and comprehensive pregnancy options counseling and referrals
• Birth control and emergency contraception
• Testing /treatment for vaginal infections, including STIs
• Menstrual cramps or menstrual disorder evaluation/treatment

From the experts at UHCS:

Since Pap guidelines changed a couple years ago, many women question if they should still come in every year for an annual well woman exam. The answer is YES! The Pap smear is just one of many important components of promoting health throughout your lifespan. Annual women’s wellness exams usually include a review of medications, including birth control options, verification that you’re up to date on immunizations, a discussion about nutrition and family history, and a physical exam. Lab tests and medication refills are also commonly included, as indicated.

At UHCS, we also know that your health extends well beyond the doors of our clinic, so we’re here to help empower you to become an informed consumer of health information and health services and an active participant in your own health.

Are you worried about the cost of paying for your reproductive health care needs? Concerned about your partner/guardian seeing insurance claims for your birth control? While we encourage open communication with your partner/guardian as you are able, your health should not be compromised by avoidance of services due to confidentiality concerns or cost. If you are a woman of reproductive age, you may qualify for the Family Planning Only Services program in Wisconsin.

~ Liz Falk, MS, WHNP-BC

More Information:

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – a medical resource on women’s health

Our Bodies, Ourselves – a nonprofit, public interest women’s health organization that serves as a resource for education, advocacy, and consulting.

Web-book appointments and annual exams at UHCS.

Reproductive Health Video

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