I want to get birth control pills, but i am up at college..can i go to a planned parenthood?

Question

will my parents have to find out since i am under their insurance....how can i make sure they don't find out?

how much would the exam be? ..and how much will the pills cost each month?...i don't have a lot of money

Answer 1

You can go to Planned Parent Hood. Its free. You will have to answer some questions as usual but when it comes to the income " tell a little white lie" its for your own good. I mean tell them that you dont make more than $700-$750.00 a month and you will get your pills free ( or tell them that you dont have insurance and this way you will deffinately be free. Some clinics all they ask is for you to make a donation so that they can still keep having free clinics everywhere. For such people as us. They will give you a pap smear and all the other stuff that comes with your check up it wont cost nothing and as of them telling your parents it doesnt matter even if your under age they can not tell your parents because this is your privacy and at least you are being caution about safe sex. I had a cousin that went and she was 15 and she asked them if they would notify her parents and they said no the only way parents find out is if they are with you when you go to the clinic. The first time I went I was just like you away from home (living with my boyfriend and I was still nervous about the whole thing). I asked if my parents would find out and they said no. When they send info in the mail it even comes in a disguise. You yourself wont even no its from them until you open it up. Also if they have to call you say for results from your pap smear or any test they will ask you what name do you want them to use when calling so that if you dont answer they can say " Oh its just so and so (what ever name you pick for them to say so you and only you know who is calling and no one else will no". Some clinics will tell you that if you dont hear from them by ( they will give you a day) that this means that all your tests are fine. I didnt here from mine by the date that she gave me and I was scared because this was my first time there and my boyfriends ex was a slute so I was a little worried thinking that they called and I wasnt home, so I called my self and that was fine with them also. But as long as I have been going to the clinic I have never had a call or mail from them. If you want any more info email me at [e-mail] I'd be more than happy to help you. I hope all this helped ease your mind a little.. Good Luck!!!

Answer 2

You can go to planned parenthood and even if you use your parents insurance they don't have to know what it is for. IF they even see it on a bill just mention that your menses was heavier than usual and you wanted to be checked out. That should end all questions. But planned parenthood is based on income and being in college your income is probably suffiectient to get you free pills and appointments.

Answer 3

You'd have to ask the planned parenthood people about insurance (last I heard they were free, or really low cost). I don't think they can report a matter like this to your parents if you ask them not to.

Personally, I don't mind that my college daughter takes the pill because she has horrible periods. The pill has straightened things out and her periods are light and easy. That sells it to me as a parent.

TX Mom
Not an expert

Answer 4

Go to a planned parenthood, I work at one, and ask that when it's billed (if you even decide to bill it, they have deals and you may be able to get it free) it does not specify what it is, they will do it for you. They have to keep it confidential or they are breaking the law, you are 18 so you should be fine.

Answer 5

First of all..you SHOULD OF BEEN MORE CAREFUL. Safe sex is always the way to go. The truth always hurts...your parents will find out...just go to the doctor and get the pills.

Answer 6

u sure can and it free to plus u can sign up online