Medical Services
Federal Legislation Raises the Price of Contraceptives for Students
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Women's Health
Two options for women's health care are available at the SHCC - Main Campus and the SHCC @Shands. There are women's health specialists that work in the Women's Health Clinic. This is a Nurse Practitioner run clinic that focuses on women's health issues. Women's health care is also provided in the Medical Team areas by physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
GatorGyno Video
View the pap & pelvic educational video before your first visit with the women's clinic or for your first gynecological exam.
Ask the Nurse!
View some commonly asked questions including information about ECP, STIs, contraceptives, missed periods prices of common services.
General Services Provided:
- Counseling on contraceptive options, STD prevention, sexuality, and other women's health issues.
- Breast exams and instruction in self-examination.
- Pap smears and routine pelvic exams.
- The ThinPrep®, a liquid-based method, is the only pap smear method used at the SHCC. The ThinPrep® has the advantage that it can be checked with a DNA methodology for presence of viruses like HPV. The ThinPrep® can reveal more information, and the same specimen can be tested further if initial indications reveal abnormalities, saving the woman time and a return visit for another test.
- Pregnancy testing and referrals for optional services.
- Screening, diagnosis and treatment of STD's and vaginitis. Same day appointments are usually available for women experiencing symptoms.
- Routine testing may also be arranged.
- Abnormal pap follow-up, colposcopy, cryosurgery and LEEP.
Consultant Gynecologists are available for specific referrals such as abnormal pap follow-up, colposcopy, cryosurgery and LEEP. Please note, there may be additional charges for certain services, be sure to ask in advance!
Also, patients who are scheduling a Yearly Exam will be asked to fill out the Women's Health History Form and Health Risk Profile before an appointment with the Women's Clinic.
Visit the Sexuality Education page for more information about STD's, Contraceptive options and more.
