Women's Health Services


Prior to your visit, complete the Women's Health History form and bring with you to your visit.

 

Pap smears

Less than 30 years old, $25.00.

30 years of age or older, $70.00. The price difference reflects the cost of the special PAP test based on current medical recommendations for women of this age group.

Abnormal Pap smears incur an additional $55.00 physician over-read fee. There is no way for us to know which PAPs will require this service ahead of time. If your PAP requires this, the Health Center will be notified by the lab, and we will notify you of your balance.

 

In preparation for you pelvic exam and/or PAP smear:

  • Do not douche or use vaginal creams 2 days before the test.

  • Do not have intercourse within 24 hours before the test.

  • The optimal time for appointment is 1-2 weeks after your menstrual cycle.

  • No active bleeding at the time of your exam. This can interfere with test results.

  • You may be asked to provide a urine specimen prior to your exam to test for any signs of infection and/or pregnancy.

  • If labs are required to assist with your diagnosis additional fees may be incurred.

 

Follow-up Appointments

All follow-up appointments must be scheduled online.

 

Medication refill policy

If your pharmacy sends us a refill request for contraceptives or other medication and your prescription is greater than 12 months old, you must make an appointment to see the practitioner again. Other refill requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis as necessary. The best thing you can do to ensure that you can get your medication is to schedule an appointment for before  you run out. This clinic is only open 1 day a week and is closed for the summer. Please take this into account when scheduling your appointments.

 

Cancellations

If for any reason you cannot keep your appointment, please call the University Health Center within 24 hours of your scheduled time so others can take advantage of this opening.  985-549-2242

 

If you have an outstanding balance with the Health Center, you will have two weeks to take care of this before the Controller's Office is instructed to block your account. You may make payments if unable to pay entire balance at once.

  

Services Offered

  • Annual Examination: includes health education, blood pressure, weight measurements, abdominal and pelvic exams, breast exam; pap smear (test for cervical cancer and pre-cancer). Other laboratory testing is completed as recommended by the Nurse Practitioner. What is a PAP Smear or Pelvic Exam?  -- Evaluation of menstrual irregularities  -- Contraceptive counseling: abstinence, condoms, Depo-Provera injections, oral contraceptives, patch, etc. are prescribed as needed. The student is responsible for filling their prescription.  If you need a Depo Shot, YOU must provide the medicine and we will administer the shot for a $5.00 injection fee.  Pregnancy testing, counseling, and referral for prenatal care

  • Consultation, education regarding self breast exam

  • Consultation, education, testing and treatment of STI's

  • Consultation regarding other women's health issues