Gynecology
UHS is dedicated to providing a spectrum of gynecology services, including contraception, pregnancy options counseling/referrals, and abortion follow-up. Our clinician team includes gynecologists, resident physicians, advance practice nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, psychologists, and nurses.
You are a partner in your care. We believe providing you with health information and evidence-based care empowers you to make the best health care decisions for yourself. We recognize that people are unique, with varied beliefs, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We provide competent care while addressing individual needs.
Make an appointment
Call 608-265-5600 (option 1)
Note: Not all appointments are bookable online. If you don’t see an appointment, call UHS to schedule.
Contraception
UHS provides consultations, prescriptions, and insertions/removals of all contraceptive options. Contraception can be used for pregnancy prevention and/or health benefits unrelated to sexual activity such as cancer prevention, acne control, and improvement in menstrual bleeding and cramps.
Types of contraception available
All contraception consultations are confidential and no-cost. Medications and devices sometimes have a charge that requires insurance or patient assistance programs.
- Birth control pill (Opill is available over-the-counter and no-cost to BadgerCare Plus members)
- Depo-Provera shot
- Vaginal ring
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
- Diaphragm
- Birth control patch
- Hormonal implant
- Female condom
- Fertility awareness method
- Spermicide
- Sponge
- Emergency Contraception (Paraguard IUD, Plan B, Ella)
Frequently asked questions on contraception
UHS offers telehealth (virtual) contraception visits to reduce barriers to accessing contraception. This appointment type allows for greater flexibility in contraceptive visits. This also results in more focused visits for patients who require in-person provider consultation.
Telehealth contraception visits allows patients to complete a health history form in MyUHS and schedule a phone call with a Gynecology provider to address any concerns and be prescribed an appropriate contraceptive method over the phone.
There are three forms emergency contraception can be used to reduce the risk of pregnancy following unprotected sex or contraception failure.
- Ella is a pill form of EC that is effective up to five days after unprotected intercourse and is more effective than Plan B on days four and five. A prescription, which can be obtained from UHS, is needed. Ella is effective for bodies of any size.
- IUD is the most effective form of emergency contraception and is effective if inserted up to five days after unprotected intercourse. IUDs provide ongoing contraception following insertion and work for bodies of any size.
- Plan B is available at pharmacies, including Walgreens, without a prescription for about $50. A generic form of Plan B, the EContraEZ pill, is available at Badger Markets inside Memorial Union and Union South for less than $20. Plan B is approved when taken within the first three days following unprotected sex, but is more effective the sooner it’s taken. Plan B has decreased efficacy for people who weigh more than 165 pounds.
For information on contraception methods and options, women’s health blog posts, and birth control reminders, visit Bedsider.
Pregnancy resources
UHS provides pregnancy options counseling/referrals and abortion follow-up. Additional resources and information not affiliated with UHS are listed below.
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Contact your insurance provider for a complete list of in-network options.
- Access Community Health 608-443-5480
- Associated Physicians 608-233-9746
- SSM Health Dean OB/Gyn 800-718-3326
- Physicians for Women and Madison Midwives 608-227-7007
- UW Health OB/Gyn
- UW Health Midwifery
- Wildwood Clinic 608-221-1501
- Meriter Hospital Center for Perinatal Care 608-417-6667
- DNA Diagnostics Center 800-613-5768
To locate safe abortion services, visit:
- abortionfinder.org/ (a comprehensive directory of trusted and verified abortion service providers in the United States)
- Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
- Planned Parenthood of Illinois
- Planned Parenthood North Central States
- National Abortion Federation Hotline, 800-772-9100
Free, anonymous, unbiased information about abortion and other pregnancy options - Pregnancy Options Workbook
- EXHALE After-Abortion Talkline, 866-4-EXHALE
You should seek follow-up care after a miscarriage, self-managed abortion, or medication/surgical abortion if:
- You have a positive pregnancy test after 3–4 weeks
- You have a fever >100.4
- You are bleeding heavily soaking >1 pad per hour for >3 hours
- You have severe lower abdominal/pelvic pain
- You have lightheadedness and are bleeding heavily
- You are still bleeding after 3–4 weeks
- Adoptions of Wisconsin, 608-821-8220
- Wisconsin Family Connections Center 800-762-8063
- Lutheran Social Services 414-246-2300
- Wisconsin Fertility Institute, 608-824-0075
- UW Health Generations Clinic, 608-824-6160
Additional online resources
Not sure whether to seek care?
Use our online symptom checker tool, available 24/7 on MyUHS. You can receive clinically supported recommendations based on their symptoms and health concerns.