Birth control from Planned Parenthood.?

Question

I will be off of my mother's insurance this upcoming August so I will be going to Planned Parenthood for my birth control.

Will they be able to give me the same kind that I am currently on? Share your Planned Parenhood experiences with me, too. How was it? Do you like going there? Is it different from going to the normal ob-gyn? How much does it usually cost? Do you need an appointment?

The birth control that I'm currently on is Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo.

Answer 1

I went there in high school and when I was in college. The people there are very nice and you should be able to get the same pills that you are currently on. I remember filling out paperwork, so that they knew how much I made from my job. I didn't use my insurance, (because I didn't want my parents to know at the time) so I paid on a percentage scale that they figured out from my salary. It was very reasonable. I purchased 3 months supply at a time.

Make sure you check out the Planned Parenthood location that you are going to so that you feel safe. One that I went to in college was stalked by some sickos copying down license plate numbers. They were screaming at my boyfriend and I while we were entering. I stopped going to that one and found a quieter one. It also helped that the local police cracked down on the protesters.

You should call them and ask about prices and the like. Yes, you should make an appointment about a week before you want to go. The ladies there were very nice and I felt comfortable. The exam was just like going to my ObGyn.

It is good that there are still places available for anyone to keep their body safe and healthy. Good luck.

Answer 2

PP is awesome. I went to them when I was a teen ... things have changed over the last eight years as funding was pulled for the organization. As far as birth control is concerned, I don't think they'll tell your parents ... and they gauge the payment of your visit by your income. They will have to examine you before giving you the pill (I'm assuming that's what you want)... again, they will scale the amount you pay by what you make. Condoms are always free there and if you do end up having to pay, they'll work with you on a plan. If I were you, I would just call your local office and see how things are handled these days. And like I said, Planned Parenthood rules! They were, and still are the only doctor I can afford due to lack of jobs and health insurance. I'm hoping that with the new prez, this very helpful institution will flourish once again. Good luck! Check out the website too. :)

Answer 3

Planned Parenthood is different in every state. You might not be able to get your contraceptive prescription, or any other, depending on the state you live in. Unfortunately, you might not even be able to be seen by a Planned Parenthood. You are better off to check with your current insurance agency and see if there's any way to maintain your policy. Some offer extentions for students, at a cost of course. Or if you are a student you are likely eligible for discounted rates. Many schools are offering services of ObGyn as well, at no cost, though prescriptions are full price. There are also options for people who work for a living, but not enough to mandate company insurance policies. Sometimes state agencies will cover individuals, but well if you are single and have no dependants (children) you are pretty much screwed. As far as getting the type of BC you use, PP has it all. They may offer you something cheaper or easier for them to get. Sometimes they have agreements with the manufacturers and get certain types for "free" and will offer them to you at seriously discounted rates. There is also something known as title iv. I am not sure what it all means, but basically if you are on your own (not living with parent/s) and you are poor you can get help. Again, depending on the state you live in. PP is an ObGyn. They have nurse practioners with a doctor overseeing them. They report to the doctor. They do the same stuff the normal docs do. I have always prefered the NP's to the docs because they tend to have the heart of a nurse, bedside manner and generally treat you like a person as opposed to a disease. Appointments are necessary.

Good luck to you. I hope you live in a state where it's easy for you to manage your health.

Answer 4

When i was in high school I went there and got my birth control. This was a long time ago..I'm sure things have changed since then, but it was a good and safe place for birtha control. Usually, they go on a sliding income scale and if you mail order you pills it's cheaper.. Back when I was going it was around $10 a month and it was sent to your house! The gyno is pretty much the same and you do need an appt.

Answer 5

They will be able to give you the bc. I only ever went once when i was in high school then my mom found out and there wasnt a need for me to hide it anymore. It was ok, Its probly just the area Im from but I didn't find the girls very friendly. Even recently my dr left town and I was going to go back and when I called for an appointement the women had a really bad attitude. So instead I found another great dr. Also, since I was in hs it was completely free. (btw one reason for the attitude was bc i was 14 and they still have my record on file im 21. and when she put in my name and info it came up and when she said when i was in there and how old i was then the attitude came. )

Answer 6

amanda, wouldn't you consider a safer alternative than the pill? planned parenthood's main objective is to sell "safe" birthcontrol but it's not safe at all. Why risk mood swings, weight gain, getting a blood clot, PE even, breakthrough bleeding,drug interactions should you have to take any other meds due to an illness/infection or even a pregnancy? They don't care about your well being. just their pocket book. If something should happen to you such as a pregnancy do you think they will take responsibility for giving you the bcp?? NO, they will blame it on you stating that you didn't take it correctly & tell you to have an abortion.

Natural Family Planning is not the Catholic rythym method but a safe realiable way to monitor your fertility. Once you are married, you can use it to achieve/avoid a pregnancy. It's safe, easy to learn, CHEAP, won't interact w/any medications, no side effects plus you can even tell when your PMS(if you have it) will flare.

Even though the one site is considered for married couples it's ok to learn it while single. My husband & I learned about NFP from a local hospital & were trained by an NFP practitioner. I wish I knew about this when I was in my early teens, late 20s. I know more now about my fertility & am truly amazed at how our female system works.

It does take time and committment, but isn't your life worth it? you have so much ahead of you, do you really want to worry about the what ifs (am I pregnant? is there a serious drug interaction? the pain in my leg--is that a clot?, did I take it on time?) or pursue your goals & enjoy life.

Answer 7

have you considered making an appt. with the doctor that you know while you are under insurance and explaining the siuation. the doctor might be able to write a year prespcription for you. one prescription for 30 days with three refills and a second prescription for 90 days with three refills ? you could send the second prescription to mail order or just hold on to it and see if you can have it filled locally. some walgreens are now filling 90 day prespcriptions locally so you do not have to use mail order. good luck.

Answer 8

stop having sex is the easiest plan