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the pill
im 17 and i wanna get on the pill to get birth control pills do i need to go to the pharmacy with a parent or gynocologist how do i get it?
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In the United States you have to see a doctor,
or planned parenthood, before you can get a
prescription for birth control pills.
You have to get a pelvic exam before and
yearly afterward to get it renewed.
You do not need to see an gynecologist,
they are usually more expensive. Your
family physician will do fine, if they
do pelvic exams.
Once you get your prescription, you can
take it to any pharmacy to get it filled.
No parent necessary.
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You need to see your doctor , he or she will explain to you the different types of birth control that there are. The Pill i think is the "simplest" but you have to remember to ake it everyday about he same time. Or else is doesn't really work.
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I would say go to a gynocologist just for the fact of them having your medical history and such as well as the fact you'd be seeing the same person every year for your exam. But if it is must to hide it from your parents don't go to a gynocologist because your parents will be able to see that you went via insurance. And if they write you a percription and you go to the pharmacy you don't need a parent to go with but it can be $40 for a months supply.
Planned Parenthood is a really good choice as well and I believe you can get it without an exam (even though they perfer to give you one) and I also believe you can get it for free or at a very discounted cost like $20.
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It's completley confidential, and free, to get on birth control pills through Planned Parenthood.
But you can go to your doctor with your parent and get on the pill.
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