Does Planned Parenthood take walk ins?

WE VALUE YOUR TIME. All of our services require an appointment. Walk-ins can be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. In order to ensure you are seen in a timely manner, an appointment can be made over the phone or online.

Is Planned Parenthood free?

Your visit could cost you nothing, depending on the service you need and your health insurance plan, if you’re insured. Most health insurance plans must cover 100% of the costs of preventive care — like birth control, STD testing, cancer screenings, and wellness visits — with no copay or out-of-pocket costs to you.

Can you call Planned Parenthood and ask them questions?

All of our calls are anonymous, confidential, and 100% free. Call us with your questions at 800-258-4448. New from Planned Parenthood Federation of America: Chat. Chat is run by health educators trained to answer all your sexual and reproductive health questions via text message.

Can I text someone from Planned Parenthood?

Users can chat from the Planned Parenthood website at plannedparenthood.org/chat or text “PPNOW” to 774636 (PPINFO) to get answers about pregnancy, birth control, emergency contraception, STDs, and abortion. Planned Parenthood’s Chat/Text program is offered: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. ET.

How much is the morning after pill at Planned Parenthood?

You can also get the morning-after pill at many family planning or health department clinics, and Planned Parenthood health centers. Plan B One-Step usually costs about $40-$50. Next Choice One Dose, Take Action, and My Way generally cost less — about $15-$45.

Will Planned Parenthood tell my parents?

What will my doctor or nurse tell my parents? According to the laws in the State of California, your doctor or nurse cannot tell your parents or guardians anything about your exam if you’re seen for any confidential services.

Does Planned Parenthood have day after pill?

You can get some types of morning-after pills (like Plan B) without a prescription at drug stores, grocery stores, or Planned Parenthood health centers.

How do I talk to my doctor about birth control?

Write Down Questions Beforehand

1. Is birth control safe for me to take? What are the possible side effects?
2. Is one method a better option for me than another? Why?
3. Besides preventing pregnancy, what are some other advantages of taking birth control? (
4. What is the failure rate for birth control?

How effective is the pull out method?

For every 100 people who use the pull out method perfectly, 4 will get pregnant. But pulling out can be difficult to do perfectly. So in real life, about 22 out of 100 people who use withdrawal get pregnant every year — that’s about 1 in 5.

Can you tell a parent their child is pregnant?

Specific laws about what doctors have to tell your parents can vary from state to state. And for one reason or another, doctors can always decide to inform parents if they believe it is in the best interest of their patient. That’s why it’s always best to ask about a health care provider’s policy about confidentiality.

Is there a weight limit for Plan B?

Plan B does not have a weight limit that prevents people with a higher body mass index (BMI) from taking it. It is still safe to use in individuals with a higher body weight, and it will still substantially reduce the chance of pregnancy when a person uses it within 3 days of having unprotected sex.

What happens if a male takes Plan B?

Nothing will happen if he only took one. There’s a one in four chance that the pill was a dummy anyway, as most packets include seven tablets with no drugs in them (meant to maintain the habit of taking the pill while the ‘withdrawal bleed’ happens).

Can salt and water prevent pregnancy?

Salt and Water commonly used as emergency contraception by our study group said to be taken within 5 min of unprotected sex has not been shown by any study to be effective in preventing pregnancy.

What do they ask you when you go on birth control?

Sometimes they do a pelvic exam, but they usually don’t need to. The nurse or doctor may ask about your sex life: whether you’ve ever had sex, what kinds of sex, how many people you’ve had sex with, if you’ve used birth control before, etc. It’s super important to be honest so they can give you the best possible care.

What do they ask you before you get birth control?

Your health care provider will want to talk with you about your medical history and check your blood pressure. You might also need a pelvic exam. Your health care provider may also want to know about your sex life and sexual history: how many partners you’ve had, what kind of birth control you currently use, etc.

How painful is a medical abortion?

Most women say the pain is worse than a heavy period. The amount of pain will differ from woman to woman, but generally women report more pain the further along their pregnancy is. You’ll probably have some pain or cramping for a few days to a week after the abortion.

Can you drive home after abortion pill?

Do I need a ride? You can drive yourself after your Abortion Pill appointment.

How long does the pain last after an abortion?

After having an abortion, you’ll probably have some period-type pains, stomach cramps and vaginal bleeding. This should start to gradually improve after a few days, but can last for 1 to 2 weeks. This is normal and is usually nothing to worry about.

Can I get pregnant if he pulled out and put it back in?

Most people only release a small amount, and it doesn’t typically contain sperm. But sperm cells lingering in the urethra from a recent ejaculation can mix with the pre-cum. Even if you manage to nail your timing and pull out before ejaculating, even a tiny bit of the fluid can get lead to pregnancy.