New - Getting contraception is easier than ever: UHS now offers video visits for contraception counseling plus prescription! See details below.
How to learn about and get contraception...
Contraception is available by prescription and without prescription.
By prescription:
Many methods are available by prescription only. Prescription methods available at UHS include:
- Implant - see also How to Prepare for Your IUD or Implant Insertion
- Intrauterine device (IUD) - see also How to Prepare for Your IUD or Implant Insertion
- Shot (Depo Provera)
- Oral contraceptive pills (the pill)
- Patch
- Vaginal ring
- Diaphragm
To get a prescription for contraception at UHS:
- Schedule an appointment by calling 734-764-8320, or see How to Get Health Care.
NEW - Getting contraception is easier than ever: UHS now offers video visits for contraception counseling plus prescription. (Video visits are not available for diaphragms). For video visits:
- Available to currently enrolled students only, and there is no cost for contraceptive counseling (there is a cost for the prescription method)
- You will need a patient portal account
- You will use your mobile phone or iPad for the video visit
- Call 734-764-8320 to schedule an appointment for a video visit
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A physical exam is not required to get a prescription for contraception, except for IUD and diaphragm. 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.
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Your health care provider may recommend a Routine Women's Health Exam, STI Assessment and Pap test, and/or contraceptive management during your visit.
If you have a prescription from elsewhere and want to have it filled at the UHS Pharmacy, you may have your prescription transferred by calling 734-764-7387. UHS Pharmacy staff will ask you for information about your current prescription.
Without prescription:
- 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.
Where 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.
- Contraception Cost, Insurance and Payment