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Getting birthcontrol w.o parents knowing
please share the steps about how to go about the following:
A) going on birth control w/o parents knowing
B) getting the morning after pill
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It depends on your state. I don't know about other states, so I'll just say what you have to do in California. (You can google information about your specific state.)
A. Your best option is Planned Parenthood. If you go to their website you can find the closest one and call them to make an appointment and ask any questions. In my state, you can get a year of free birth control, and they keep it confidential (i.e. your parents won't find out.) You'll obviously have to hide it somewhere your parents won't find it, and remember to take it at the same time every day (best thing to do is set your cell phone alarm). They will give you some paperwork to fill out, just basic health information, then prescribe you something.
Birth control is not 100% safe (nothing is), so if you're on it, you should still be using condoms.
B. If you're under 18, getting Plan B (the morning after pill) might be kind of difficult, as in most states, you have to be either over 18 or have a doctor's prescription. Again depending on your state,you can get it either at a pharmacy or Planned Parenthood. PP may be able to give you a prescription, you'll have to call and ask. If you're 18 or over, you just need your ID and money. (Where I live, it's $25 at PP and $55 at the pharmacy). This should really be a one-time thing as it's not so great for your body.
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Many communities have a facility called Planned Parenthood where they provide birth control and annual exams, regardless of age and the cost is based on your income. Google it and see if there's one in your area.
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i think it all depends on your age.
for A i think you would have no problem with it at whatever age, but im not sure. its doctor patient privlidge i guess, they cant tell your parents if you tell them not to. B im pretty sure you have to be at least 17 at most drug stores to buy that.
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