Birth Control and Abortion Care
When it comes to birth control, family planning and abortion care, we focus on helping you choose the best options for your own situation.
UC San Diego offers general birth control and abortion care services through your well-woman provider, as well as expert care from physicians who specialize in family planning. Funding assistance is available for patients with financial barriers.
Our Specialists
Our team includes experienced gynecologists and certified nurse-midwives who can advise you about the best birth control methods and abortion care to meet your individual needs and goals.
Birth Control and Family Planning Services
- Basic contraception consultation and services
- Complex contraception consultation and services
- Emergency contraception
- Pregnancy testing and options counseling
- Abortion care
- Contraceptive injectables (Depo-Provera)
- IUD placement (for women who have or have not given birth) and removal
- Miscarriage management
- Management of abnormal or unintended pregnancies
- Postpartum contraception
- Permanent female contraception (tubes tied)
Better Pain Control Options for Gynecology Procedures
UC San Diego Health is the first health system in San Diego to receive national accreditation for in-clinic moderate sedation.
Moderate sedation, also known as conscious sedation, involves medications given intravenously and is used to decrease pain and anxiety during gynecological procedures that can be uncomfortable for patients.
Moderate sedation may be available for treatments including biopsies, hysteroscopies, IUD insertions, endometrial ablations, and family planning procedures including D&Cs.
Telehealth Services
We offer contraception services via virtual visits in addition to in-person appointments at Hillcrest Medical Center and Jacobs Medical Center.
UC San Diego Health Earns Highest Ranking for Obstetric, Infant Care
For the fourth year in a row, UC San Diego Health is recognized as a Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.
Expanding Access to Pain Control Options for Gynecologic Care
UC San Diego Health is the first health system in San Diego to receive national accreditation to offer in-clinic moderate sedation for patients
Busting HPV Myths and Importance of Cervical Cancer Screenings
Facts about HPV infections and risks for cervical cancer, the importance of preventive screenings and information on HPV vaccination.