Birth control question

[sicness666]

In order to get on birthcontrol, are there any certain proceedures you have to do to get on it. Blood drawn, a pap smear etc etc

[emily_11]

okay hey!

aha i can help you out right here, i had one last week! lol

well you can either go to the closet health clinic and get 3 months of birth control, no pap smear, blood, nothing. & its privately done, no parents would be called or informed.

or..

( the way i did it )

go to the doctors , and specfically hell ask;

- have you had sex. (if so hell recommend a pap smear)
- are you planning on having sex. (he wont do anything)
- is it being used for pregnancy prevention, or period complications.

and after hell preform a breat examination, its quite awkward but its okay.

good? lol

[browneyedgirl]

Emily11 has some great thoughts here. I did the former, except I am on the ring (NuvaRing) rather than the Pill. They did take my blood pressure (which is that band that tightens around your arm, no blood drawn or anything) and initially they asked me about my diet and general health. The visit was about 5 minutes, but call ahead and get an appointment because the drop-in wait time for free health clinics is awful! Oh, the first time they also tested my hemoglobin levels, which was a little needle prick on my finger and they used that tiny bit of blood and run it through a machine right there. But, I think I could have said no to that, it wasn't painful, and they have not done this on follow ups.

The local clinic option is totally free, totally confidential. I do have health care insurance, but through my healthcare, I would still have to pay for birth control, and this way, it's absolutely free. So, I do recommend this as a good option. The people at my clinic are also very friendly and helpful, and I really like the ring. Good luck!

[osundayo]

so wait

if i go to get some pills

birth control pills

i dont have to go with my parents?

regarding how old i am?

[sicness666]

Yes, is there any age restrictions? I heard from my sister that the doctors would not tell parents/gaurdians. True?

[sera300]

Planned Parenthood will not disclose any information regarding your healthcare to anyone ie:family. If you are 12 y/o or under and a parent requests information regarding your healthcare for reproductive health, the center will ask your permission to disclose the information first. If you do not agree, then they will disclose NO information. So at PP all info is confidential and does not require parental consent including: birth control, pelvic exams, abortions, and STD checks & STD treatment regardless of age.

Also, ANY ONE seeking STD check's, STD treatment, a pregnancy test, or seeking care/treatment for a rape DOES NOT require parental consent regardless of age. If you presented to the emergency room where I worked for any of the above I CANNOT contact your parents, police, nor can I even admit that you had been in the ER if your parent called or showed up. Your rights are protected under Federal Law.

The local Planned Parenthood is where we referred minors to for birth control, pregancy issues, etc. Go on the website for your area and read then give a call to schedule an appointment.

[Brandye]

Somewhere deep in the Sexual Health: Women forum is an old thread on Your First GYN exam. Read it. All women should have a complete exam before becoming sexually active.

I am aware that PP in some places gives out a 3 month supply of pills with no exam. Please, have the exam and have a good chat with the doctor. I spend more time talking to those "first time" patients than examining them.

In UK and most of Europe, 16 yo get a prescription themselves. No parents

[emily_11]

no parents wont be informed if you go to a local health clinic, not your regular doctor, but sex clinic.
try to limit your typing space tho, you dont need 6 lines to tpe a sentence, it just makes it a hassle to read..
but reccommand you read firt gyn checkup, brandye has it on the money