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leaving for college want to get on the pill (answers fast plz!)
Okay so heres the deal.
Im f/18 virgin and im leaving for college this sunday. Anyhow it just dawned on me that i should probly get on the pill before i leave seeing as things could happen.
*i know i dont have to go to the gyno to get the pill and i know you should.
*i know that your family doctor can give it to you.
*****BUT can you go to a walk in clinic to get the pill????*****
I would rather go see my family doctor but hes on holidays for the next 2 weeks. And i want is as soon as possible caus my school is out of town and making doctor app is gonna be hard.
THANK YOU!
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Family doctor, Health clinic, Gynocologist, it doesn't matter. Any of these places is fine to go to, but it will be cheaper to go to a clinic.
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You can go to a gyno or to your family doctor. You can also go to a clinic, however you can't just 'walk-in'. Your first time on the pill will require an appointment, a pap-smear, and a talk about what type of pill would be best for you.
Any school clinic will let you make an appointment like this, and most larger Canadian colleges and university have their own clinics. If your school doesn't have one of it's own, your frosh package/student services/resident advisor/ect. can probably tell you where the closest one is.
Generally, all you'll need to do is show up for the appointment, show your health card, answer a few questions, get a pap smear done and you'll walk out with a trial 3-month perception. BC pills cost around $25 a month in Ontario.
HERE IS THE BIGGER ISSUE HOWEVER:
Do NOT think that being on the pill means you don't have to use condoms.
You really shouldn't be having unprotected sex with some random guys at college. Although it's great that you are thinking ahead, if you are thinking you might fall into bed with someone, condoms are of more value to you then the pill. Over 60% of sexually active young ladies have HPV, which can lead to uncomfortable warts and has been contected with cancer of the cervix. Without even THINKING of all the other dangerous things you can pick up, USE CONDOMS.
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I don't know if they have Planned Parenthood clinics in Canada, but if they do, that would be the place to get it. You're 18, so I'm not sure what it cost you.
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