Do women really need to see a gyn for BC?

Question

or can they obtain BC other ways?

Answer 1

Your County Health Department, they will give you exam but it will be cheaper

Answer 2

No women don't have to see a gyn for BC. They can go to their primary care physician, family physician, or general practitioner. Once diagnosed they can even be followed by a nurse practitioner for future appointments (they have more time to talk, explain things and are usually less expensive.) If the gyn exam is abnormal though one should request to be referred to a gynecologist. She will be better at making the proper diagnosis and prescriptions.

Answer 3

Any primary care physician can prescribe BC pills. There is no need to go to a gynecologist. A pap smear is required but a primary care physician should be able to do that as well. If you want an IUD for BC you may have to see a gyn for insertion but otherwise your normal doctor should be able to take care of it.

Answer 4

to the best of my knowledge you must go through a gyno to get it because you have to have an exam before they perscribe it. That is of course in my experience so there may be another way that is either under the table but i woudlnt' trust it, Just do it the right way for your own health. Good luck and be safe.

Cpl Rush
US Army Combat Medic

Answer 5

They don't need to go to a GYN for such a prescription.

Answer 6

condoms don't reqire a prescription and they provide birth control.
hormonal methods all currently require prescription.