Biopsies
Uterine biopsies may be indicated for various forms of irregular bleeding or ultrasound abnormalities of the uterus. Biopsies of the vulvar or vaginal areas can be done under local anesthesia if indicated.
Birth Control and Family Planning
Our care includes a full range of family planning services, including a variety of birth control options, pre-pregnancy planning, basic infertility evaluation, miscarriage counseling and management, and pregnancy testing and options counseling.
We offer several contraceptive options including the birth control pill, patch, ring, shot and diaphragm. We also perform IUD and Nexplanon implant insertions and removals. We offer both the copper IUD and the progesterone-containing IUDs.
Colposcopy and LEEP
In the case of an abnormal Pap smear, we may need to perform a colposcopy. This is a more in-depth exam of the cervix during which we may take biopsies of abnormal areas on the cervix.
In some cases a LEEP procedure may be required to remove high grade or persistently abnormal cells on the cervix. This is done in the office under local anesthetic.
Complex Gynecology Care
Dysplasia and HPV disease, including those requiring colposcopy (or LEEP)
Family planning services for medically complex patients
Adolescent gynecology care
Recurrent vulvovaginitis
Dyspareunia or vaginal pain
Prenatal Care
Our board-certified OB/GYNs provide prenatal and postpartum care in the OB/GYN Clinic with delivery at UWMC Montlake. Our team also includes a dedicated OB/GYN nurse (RN) who is instrumental in visit coordination, patient education, and OB triage.
Problem-focused Gynecology Care
Our OB/GYN clinic providers are experts in gynecological health issues for patients of all ages, including patients needing midlife and menopausal care. We are trained to identify and manage the following health concerns:
Ovarian and vulvar cysts (Bartholin’s cysts)
Fibroids
Urinary and vaginal infections
Heavy, irregular, or painful periods (endometriosis)
PMS symptoms
Pelvic pain
Abnormal bleeding at any age
PCOS
Sexual Assault Care
If it is less than 120 hours (five days) since you experienced sexual assault, Hall Health Center encourages patients to seek care at the University of Washington Medical Center Montlake ER. It is located near UW Seattle campus, by the Husky Stadium. They will handle all aspects of your assault related medical care and refer you to support resources.
If you are interested in evidence collection as well as medical care, you must go to a hospital with trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), such as the University of Washington Medical Center Montlake. SANE nurses are trained to work with patients who have been sexually assaulted.
- You are not required to make a police report to get a SANE exam.
- There is no charge for a SANE exam.
- You may bring a friend or family member with you.
- Preserving evidence keeps your options open in case you decide to report.
It is recommended to be treated as soon as possible; evidence is best collected within 120 hours (five days) of the assault.
Hall Health Center does not have a SANE nurse, but does offer:
- A physical exam that will identify any injuries.
- Emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy.
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing.
- Medication (prophylaxis) to prevent contracting HIV and other STIs.
STI Screening and Treatment
STIs are diagnosed through physical examination, blood tests, or swabbed cultures. Some STIs can be treated with antibiotic medication; others have no cure but can be managed with medication. In the case of genital warts, cryotherapy, or the freezing of warts with liquid nitrogen, may be a treatment option.
Annual Physical Exams and Screening
With basic wellness exams and screenings, our OB/GYN Clinic team is dedicated to overseeing your health needs to enhance your everyday well-being. We recommend and provide the following preventive services:
Annual physical exams
Pap tests for cervical cancer screening
Breast (chest) exams
Cholesterol screening
HPV vaccination
I am almost out of my birth control pills. How do I get more?
New patients
If you have never been a patient at Hall Health before, call us at 206-685-1011 to schedule an appointment for contraception review and prescription, contraceptive counseling or your annual preventative exam.
Returning patients
If you are due, or overdue, for your annual gynecological exam, or for an annual contraceptive medication review, call us at 206-685-1011 to schedule your appointment. Once that appointment is scheduled, call your pharmacy and request an extension of your prescription. If you need a new prescription, and have had your annual exam or medication review within the year, call us at 206-685-1011 to schedule a consultation appointment or schedule via MyChart.
Where can I get confidential testing for STIs?
Hall Health offers confidential testing for STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV, herpes, syphilis, and HIV. All services are billed to your health insurance. We do not offer anonymous HIV testing. To schedule an appointment for testing, call us at 206-685-1011. If you are experiencing STI symptoms, call us at 206-685-1011 to schedule a consultation appointment.
I think I might be pregnant. How can you help me?
You can visit Hall Health in person and ask to speak with the Consulting Nurse without an appointment. The nurse will talk with you and can order a pregnancy test. Over-the-counter pregnancy tests are also available through the Hall Health Pharmacy.
If you are pregnant, the Consulting Nurse or our Patient Healthcare Advocate can review the options for pregnancy management with you. They can assist you in finding a prenatal care provider or can provide you with referrals to outside providers for abortion care.
Hall Health Center’s own obstetrician-gynecologists provide prenatal care in the OB/GYN Clinic with delivery at UWMC.
Additional resources
Lactation Room for Breast- and Chest-Feeding Parents
Lactation room at Hall Health
The Hall Health Lactation Station is located in room G90 on the ground floor of Hall Health and is available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for use by UW students, staff and faculty. The last appointment of the day is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Orientation required
An initial 15-minute orientation is required to use the Hall Health Lactation Station. This can be arranged by calling 206-685-1034. Please bring your UW ID card to the orientation.
Schedule
Once you have attended the orientation, you will be able to schedule reservations for 30-minute segments using our online calendar. If no one has reserved the room, you may enter on a first-come, first-served basis. You may reserve more than one time slot a day.
Equipment
Please note that you must purchase a Symphony® Double Breast Pump Kit – Sterile | Medela for use with a Symphony double electric breast pump | Hospital grade | Medela. For a purchase location near you, call Medela at 1-800-435-8316. If you choose to borrow a kit, sterilize it in boiling water for at least 10 minutes before you use it. Hall Health Pharmacy currently stocks the breast pump kits. NOTE: Do not leave your pump kit in the room. No refrigeration facilities are available.
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