i am 17 and i was planning on getting the pills but i am not telling my family and i was wondering if i can them without a prescription or i do need someone older than 18.
2007-11-11 09:12:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
You need parental permission or a court order to get them as a minor. Sorry, but you're probably too young to be sleeping around anyway, and hiding it from your family is *NOT* going to make things easier in the long run. Best advice is either discuss this with your parents (most are more understanding than you'd expect) or keep you pants on until you're supporting yourself.
2007-11-11 09:19:23 · answer #1 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I think everywhere in the US you can get a prescription before you're 18. Thing is getting (and paying for) the appointment, then paying for the prescription. This stuff is usually covered by insurance, but most kids have to tell their parents, or if they use their insurance card their parents will get a report that it was used, and for what.
I couldn't afford a Planned Parenthood appointment nor the pill when I was 17. Once I went to college I got a prescription from my Health Services. Up until then, why don't you use condoms with additional spermicide, like foam or jelly put in with an applicator, or a suppository. It's outstanding pregnancy protection, and easy to get. Not to mention, the pill will not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases like AIDS/HIV, but a condom will.
2007-11-11 09:18:46 · answer #2 · answered by Singinganddancing 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can go to planned parenthood or a similar clinic in your area and get birth control. They do offer discounts if you can't pay full price. Go in and ask or give them a call. Planned parenthood also has free birth control options if you qualify.
2007-11-11 10:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by Chiappone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You see a gynecologist. You don't even have to be 18 or having sex at all. I started them at 12. You get the one that the doctor recommends.
2016-04-03 08:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you can be 10 years old and be on birth control
2007-11-11 09:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by lacey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the free clinic they will give them to you for free until you turn 18.
2007-11-11 09:16:19 · answer #6 · answered by Marcy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you are in fact ...a "cali-girl" drive to planned parenthood they'll hook you up with the pills free of charge and no pap smear required
2007-11-11 09:16:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can go to planned parenthood and get them without having to tell your parents.
2007-11-11 10:08:01 · answer #8 · answered by sweetie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not nessasaraly a relatve of mie got them when she was 16.
2007-11-11 09:41:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can only get them with a prescription, so you'd have to see a doctor-probably a gynocologist.
and if you're under age your parents will have to be there to sign.
2007-11-11 09:16:37 · answer #10 · answered by pbJ 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋