Contraceptive details

Contraceptives Available for Purchase at the Student Health Center

See Fees & costs for current charges

Oral contraceptive pills (Apri, Aviane, Cryselle, MonoNessa, Nortrel 1-35, Orsythia, Sprintec & Tri-Sprintec). A current exam, prescription, & RN appointment are required.

On-line Prescription Refill available (see link above)
**Ensure you have an adequate supply for break times**

Depo-Provera injection A current exam, prescription, & RN appointment are required.               

First Depo injection (never used or restarting):

• Injection must be given within 5-days of period start

Repeat Depo injection if previous injection was at another clinic & you have a current prescription:

• Bring written proof of last injection date
• Get Depo injection on time. Evaluation & lab work required if last injection was +91 days ago

If you have a current prescription for Depo-Provera at Student Health Center:

Make RN appointment for Depo injection (allow minimum of 1 week to obtain appointment). Before leaving campus during break periods, make arrangements for Depo injection with your medical clinic. Find out what information you need to take to Depo injection appointment. Depending on your clinic's requirements you may:

• Purchase Depo-Provera vial with prescription for administration & statement of injection due date
• Pick-up written prescription from UWL provider who prescribed your Depo-Provera; or
• Sign release of information form for results of last exam and Depo prescription

NOTE: 5 working days are needed for medical records

Emergency contraceptive pills (ECP/Morning-after pill) Available at the front desk. Effectiveness improved by taking as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse; may be taken up to 120 hours after intercourse. ECP is not considered a method of routine birth control.

Condoms No prescription or appointment are needed
Diaphragm A provider appointment is required for diaphragm fitting & prescription
Other methods A provider appointment can be made to discuss other contraceptive methods
IUD or Nexplanon A provider appointment is required

Purchasing Contraceptives at UWL Student Health Center

Emergency Service a one time emergency refill of oral contraceptives, ring or Depo-Provera can be provided. For oral contraceptives or ring, evidence of current prescription is necessary. For Depo-Provera, must have verification of last injection date while medical records are being obtained.

Or

Original written prescription from health care provider for contraceptive method we stock.We can not accept phoned-in prescriptions or pharmacy labels . If you want your health care provider to fax a prescription, our clinic fax number is 608.785.8746. Ask them to include you birth date on the prescription.

Or

Complete a release of medical information form for transfer of your contraceptive prescription records (annual exam, Pap, and number of refills remaining) to us. Come to the Student Health Center with a picture ID to complete this paperwork.

Or

Make an appointment for an annual exam and contraceptive prescription by calling 608.785.8558.  If you have never used contraceptives or are changing methods, state that you need an initial exam or gyn double exam to allow for contraceptive options discussion and education.

Payment: For your convenience, all charges incurred at the UW-Student Health Center will be billed to your student account.

Family Planning Waiver Program (FORWARD-Card)-This program provides FREE birth control to eligible Wisconsin Women. Applications are available online @ access.wi.gov