University of Wyoming

Student Health Services     

Women's Health Website  

11/09/09

As of December 31, 2004, there were 215 people in Wyoming diagnosed with AIDS - 112 of them had died.

In 2004, there were 1,082 cases reported of Chlamydia - 644 were women in the ages of 15 to 24.

In 2004, there were 59 cases reported of gonorrhea - 33 were women in the ages of 15 to 24. 

Women, especially college women, have special needs for their health care.  The care that women need is very personal and private – most women don’t want to go to see a health care clinician because it is embarrassing!  This web site will provide information to help you prepare for your women’s health exam – even if it is not your first one!  You can also find information to be ready to ask questions and make smart choices for your own care.

Common Questions

Why do I need to have an exam?

What should I expect from my women’s health exam?  How can I prepare?

What is done during the physical exam?

What other testing may be done during a routine women’s health exam?

How do I find the UWSHS Gynecologic form for my exam?

To learn more about sexually transmitted infections (STI) by case study click here!

What do I do if I miss a pill or patch, or my ring is out for more than two hours?

A summary of what's good and bad in each of the  contraception options, with pregnancy rates for each option