Online Appointments

Well-Woman Visit for students under 21 years of age. (Previously called an annual GYN exam.)

Any person with a cervix or uterus regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation is eligible for a Well 'Woman' vist.
Our services during this visit MAY include: health education, health screening, screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) & immunizations such as the HPV immunization. Learn more about HPV and the HPV vaccination.
It is a time to discuss health concerns including contraception, safer sex, sexually transmitted infection screening, nutrition and substance misuse, alcohol, stress, and relationship issues. Learn more about sexually transmitted infections or interpersonal violence. Learn more about reducing your risk for STIs and talking to your partner about safer sex and condoms.
A pelvic exam is performed ONLY when indicated by your history or symptoms. Learn more about a pelvic exam.
Do you need a pap test? If you are under age 21, no. A pap test is a test that detects changes in the cervical cells that could lead to cervical cancer. The first pap test is recommended at age 21.
Schedule a Well Woman Visit under 21 years.
If you have a problem or several concerns about your sexual or reproductive health beyond the scope of this well woman visit, we may need a longer visit or an additional visit to address all of your concerns. Please call our triage nurse to schedule this appointment at 434-924-2773.

Well-Woman Visit for students 21 years of age and older. (Previously called an annual GYN exam.)

Any person with a cervix or uterus regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation is eligible for a Well-Woman Exam.
Our services during this visit MAY include: health screening, education, immunizations such as the HPV immunization, pap test, and STI screening (sexually transmitted infection). Learn more about HPV and the HPV vaccination.
It is a time to discuss contraception, safer sex, STI screening, substance use, nutrition, stress, and relationship issues. Learn more about sexually transmitted infections or interpersonal violence. Learn more about reducing your risk for STIs and talking to your partner about safer sex and condom use.
The physical exam may include: thyroid, heart, breast, and pelvic exam. A pap test may be collected at your visit.
Do you need a pap test? That depends on your age and pap history. A pap test is a test that checks the cells of the cervix which is the opening of the uterus. This test screens for changes in the cervical cells that could lead to cervical cancer. If a woman has no history of abnormal pap tests, a pap is recommended every 3 years for women age 21-29. For women age 30-65 a pap and HPV ‘co-test’ is recommended every five years. Learn more about pap tests.
Schedule a Well Woman Visit over 21 years.
If you have a problem or several concerns about your sexual or reproductive health beyond the scope of this well woman visit, we may need a longer visit or an additional visit to address all of your concerns. Please call our triage nurse to schedule this appointment at 434/924-2773.

Screening for sexually transmitted infections. (STIs)

We are pleased to offer chlamydia and gonorrhea testing at low cost to all students eligible for services at Student Health and Wellness. Learn more about sexually transmitted infections or reducing your risk for STIs and talking to your partner about safer sex and condom use.
The current cost for most chlamydia and gonorrhea tests is $30.00. HIV screening cost is $22.00. Screening for syphilis is $17.00. Prices are subject to change.
If you have insurance through the Aetna Student Health Plan, your Aetna insurance will be billed for the tests. If you have a different health insurance plan, the charges for the test will be sent to your student SIS account. You may be able to be reimbursed for the charges by your health insurance company.
There are two options for STI screening in the GYN Clinic:
- If you do not have any symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge, genital bumps, bleeding after sex, or urinary symptoms and are interested in ‘routine’ screening, you may want to schedule an appointment in our STI Nurse Clinic.
- During the brief visit, you will be instructed on how to self-collect a vaginal sample for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Schedule an appointment in the STI Nurse Clinic.
  - If you have a concern about a possible exposure to an STI, a (recent) unwanted sexual encounter, or have symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge, abnormal bleeding, bleeding after sex, genital bumps or sores, please call our triage nurse at 434/924-2773 to schedule an appointment with a clinician for evaluation and testing.

Contraception. (Also called birth control.)

Are you thinking about starting some type of contraception, interested in changing the method you currently use, or just want more information about the contraceptive options currently available? A good place to start is by visiting bedsider. This is a fun, interactive website filled with accurate information on the current contraceptive options. In fact, it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the contraceptive options prior to your visit to student health.
You may also want to meet with a trained peer health educator (PHE) in a confidential one-on-one setting to discuss birth control options. Call 434-924-1509 or stop by the Office of Health Promotion to set up an appointment with a PHE.
LARC or long acting reversible contraception such as intrauterine devices (Paragard or copper IUD) and intrauterine systems (Mirena, Skyla & Kyleena) as well as implants (Nexplanon) are available at Student Health and Wellness on a very limited basis. However, we have a good network of health care providers in the community to whom we refer students for LARCs.
Schedule an appointment online for starting or changing your birth control method.
Renewal or refill of birth control pills or Nuva Ring
- Typically (or often) prescriptions for birth control pills or Nuva Rings are written with refills for one year. Please check with your pharmacy to see if refills are available.
- However, we don’t want you to run out of your birth control and risk an unplanned pregnancy. If your birth control method was prescribed by a provider at our Student Health and Wellness GYN clinic, we may be able to extend your prescription until your next appointment. Please call our triage nurse at 434-924-2773. Allow 24 hours for prescription refills. If you have never been seen at our GYN clinic, it is necessary to schedule an appointment. During the appointment we will review your medical health history as well as your family medical history prior to prescribing birth control. This is a brief appointment and you may need to schedule another appointment if you have other concerns to address.
Depo Provera or ‘the shot’
- Depo Provera is a birth control injection of a hormone called progestin that lasts for three months.
- An injection is scheduled every 12 weeks.
- If you are interested in learning more about Depo we would be happy to discuss this method with you during a contraceptive counseling visit.
- If you are using Depo for contraception and need to schedule your next injection, please call our office for an appointment at 434-924-2773.
Emergency Contraception
- There are several forms of emergency contraception (EC) available. The Copper IUD or Paragard is the most effective (almost 100%) form of emergency contraception. It needs to be inserted within 5 days of unprotected intercourse. We can guide you to a provider for IUD insertion.
- Emergency contraception (EC) pills are taken after intercourse to reduce the chance of an unintended pregnancy following unprotected vaginal intercourse. There are two types of EC pills available for use: Ella (ulipristal) and Plan B (levonorgestrel). Ella requires a prescription. Plan B can be purchased over the counter but may be covered by your health insurance with a prescription.
- Please call our triage nurse if you have any questions about EC or to obtain a prescription.

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