Women's Health

Maggi Bridwell
Center for Women's Health

Second Floor, University Health Center
(301) 314-8190. Fax: (301) 314-3596.

Undergraduate and graduate women, currently enrolled, plus faculty and staff, are eligible for Women's Health Services. Women's Health is staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners and physician's assistants who are trained in the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of healthy patients as well as those with common problems. Routine wellness and problem focused care is encouraged for students of all ethnicities and sexual orientation.

Women’s Health Services Include:
-        Annual Gynecology Exam
-        Colposcopy
-        Contraceptive (birth control) Services and Emergency Contraception
-        Pregnancy Testing and Counseling
-        Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing

A Few Things to Keep in Mind

Ask questions! You will probably be nervous, so write down your questions ahead of time and bring them with you.

Thinking about starting birth control but want to talk to someone about all of your options first? Contact Jenna Beckwith, Sexual Health Coordinator, at jbeckwith@health.umd.edu or 301-314-8130.
Know the date of the first day of your last menstrual period.
You should not be menstruating on the day of the exam.
Avoid sexual intercourse, tampons, douching, and vaginal medications for at least 2 days prior to your visit.
Read this: Explaining the Pap & Pelvic Exam

Appointments

Select appointments may be made via the web at www.myuhc.umd.edu. Appointments may also be made by phone (301) 314-8190 Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Same-day appointments are limited. Please be prepared to provide the date of the first day of your last menstrual period.

If you feel that you have an emergency that requires prompt attention, call (301) 314-8190.

Women's Health Appointments you may schedule though MyUHC include:

Women’s Health Annual Visit
- Insurance typically covers these appointments only once a year. Please check with your insurance for more information about what they will cover and when you are next due.
Vaginal symptoms such as experiencing discharge, irritation, or itching (or known contact with an STI infected partner) – WOMEN ONLY
- Includes an examination, STI screening, and treatment if necessary.
Urinary tract symptoms (i.e. burning while urinating or blood in urine) please call 301-314-8184 for an appointment
Low Cost STI Clinic - must have NO SYMPTOMS and NO KNOWN contact with an infected partner:
- This visit includes blood and urine LABS ONLY without a physical examination by a health care practitioner. Please note this type of visit cannot be billed to your health insurance.
STI testing, no symptoms (and NO KNOWN contact with an STI infected partner)
- Includes an examination and will focus on your sexual health and STI screening.
Birth Control Start (Call 301-314-8190 if you would like to start Depo-Provera)
Birth Control Refill/Follow-up
Genital Warts TREATMENT – WOMEN ONLY (not for diagnosis)
Breast Problem
HPV Vaccine only
- If you do not see an appointment time that is convenient to you, please call 301-314-8184.
Other Women’s Health concern not listed above
- You must call 301-314-8184 to be scheduled the right provider and appointment type for your needs. If you schedule yourself the wrong appointment type, you may be required to reschedule.