Birth control options

September 4, 2021

You can start, refill, or renew oral contraceptives, patches, or rings without an appointment through a secure message to the Pharmacy via eTang messaging! 

Log in to eTang > select Messages > New Message > Click "Send a medication request to the UHS pharmacy" > click "Start a new prescription for birth control ONLY (pills, patches, or ring)." or refill or renew a prescription. 

Current Birth Control Options at UHS

See our Sexual Health web page to learn more about birth control options currently available at UHS.

New Birth Control Prescriptions

Many methods of contraception are available at UHS. You may now start, refill, or renew birth control oral contraceptives, patches, or rings without an appointment by sending a secure message to the Pharmacy eTang messaging.

If you would like general information about the options available at UHS, a great first step would be to make a free health education appointment (this is a counseling visit only). If you are ready for a prescription or to start the process of obtaining an IUD, diaphragm, DepoProvera, or implant, please schedule an appointment online with a clinician or call the appointment office at (510) 642-2000.