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ok what happens when you want birht control does the doctor examine you with a tube or something or could you just get them please help
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You do have to get an exam before getting birth control PILLS. Then you have to have a yearly exam
after that to get it renewed. They are a prescription drug and even planned parenthood doesn't just dispense them without an exam. Not in the U.S anyway.
Here is a site than explains the exam. It does not have to be done by a gynecologist. You can get it done with any family physician.
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Well, a good person to see is a gyno. A female doctor might be best if you feel nervous.
Once you have started to have sex, you will need to see a gyno once a year. She will examine you inside with a finger or two (and possibly push on your tummy from outside), as well as using a small device to hold open your cervix while she swabs it with a bit of cotton. None of this will hurt, though you may feel a bit of discomfort - emotionally or physically!
If you explain that it is your first time and you are feeling nervous, she should be able to talk you through everything she is doing and put your nerves at ease.
You can then discuss your birth control needs with the doctor. There are a few different options aside from the pill, so the two of you will have a frank, honest discussion about what would work best for your body and lifestyle. She would also give you detailed info about how birth control works, etc.
If the pill was the right option for you, she would give you a prescription. I'm not sure what country you live in, but in the UK you would be entitled to free birth control. In the US, this is available at local clinics.
Best of luck.
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You should talk to a nurse about birth control. You may be able to get birth control at a planned parent hood, but I highly suggest you get examined first and discuss your need for birth control with a doctor or nurse! :)
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