Getting contraception is easier than ever! UHS offers options including video visits and e-consultations.
The only contraceptive methods that require an examination are the diaphragm for fitting and the IUD for insertion procedure.
If you want a pelvic exam during your visit, schedule your appointment for when you are not menstruating or when your menstrual flow is very light.
Your health care provider may recommend a Routine Women's Health Exam, STI Assessment and Pap test, and/or contraceptive management during your visit.
The following methods are available by prescription at UHS:
For Intrauterine device (IUD) or Implant, you have several options to learn about the method, after which you may schedule an appointment for insertion:
- Read here about IUD (PDF) or Implant (PDF) OR
- Call UHS to receive the same information via the patient portal (you must have a patient portal account) OR
- Schedule a video visit (available only for currently enrolled U-M students, and you will need a portal account, and you will use your mobile phone or iPad for the video visit) OR
- Schedule an in-person consultation
For the shot (Depo Provera), oral contraceptive pills (the pill), the patch or the vaginal ring, you have two options to learn about the method and get a prescription:
- Schedule a video visit (available only for currently enrolled U-M students, and you will need a patient portal account, and you will use your mobile phone or iPad for the video visit) OR
- Schedule an in-person visit
For a diaphragm, please schedule for in-person consultation.
To schedule an appointment or get more information, call 734-764-8320, or see How to Get Health Care.
If you have a prescription from elsewhere
If you want to fill a prescription from elsewhere, the UHS Pharmacy can help. You may have your prescription transferred by calling 734-764-7387. UHS Pharmacy staff will ask you for information about your current prescription.
To get a non-prescription method:
- Free condoms and other safer sex supplies are available for U-M students in UHS Wolverine Wellness.
- Products such as condoms, spermicide and lubricants are available at the UHS Pharmacy.
- Emergency contraception is availabe in the UHS Pharmacy. The sooner EC is taken after unprotected sex, the more effective it is.
How to learn about contraception:
- UHS Online Contraception Education Program helps you compare methods and learn costs at UHS
- See Planned Parenthood's Birth Control site and take their quiz
- UHS clinicians can discuss contraceptive options. To schedule, call 734-764-8320 or see How to Get Health Care.
- See Contraception Cost, Insurance and Payment