Can I recieve birth control from any planned parenthood location? and if so how much does it cost and does planned parenthood prescribe it directly?
All Planned Parenthood health centers offer birth control. Costs and prescription services vary depending on the kind of birth control you want to use.
Your local Planned Parenthood health center can help you find the birth control that’s right for you. This tool can also help you find a birth control method that fits your life.
I’m only 16. I was wondering is it possible to purchase birth control without having to inform my parents?
I heard everything is free if you are under the age of 17, is that true?
Probably not. Prices vary from health center to health center, and some do offer free or low cost services. Contact your local Planned Parenthood health center to find out how much they charge.
-Amy, Planned Parenthood
im 17, if i go to my planned parenthood location could i get birth control without having to tell my parents?
Hi Jessica,
In general, parental permission is not needed for prescription methods of birth control, like the pill or emergency contraception. However, there may be certain locations where, for one reason or another, a health care provider will require parental permission. Check with your provider about her or his policy.
This might offer some more information, also.
Alex
Can a 16 year old girl get free birth control from Planned Parenthood without having to let her parents know?
Hi Holly,
In general, parental permission is not needed for prescription methods of birth control, like the pill or emergency contraception. However, there may be certain locations where, for one reason or another, a health care provider will require parental permission. Check with your provider about her or his policy.
Alex
I’m only 16, but I was wondering if you offered the Depo Provera shot and if I needed parental permission?
Hi Abby,
Health care providers generally do not need parental permission in order to prescribe birth control. However, this can vary for one reason or another. You can make an appointment with your health care provider (or, if you don’t have a health care provider, at your local Planned Parenthood) to talk about your birth control options and get a birth control prescription.
-Nina