How can I get birth control at 13?

How can I get birth control at 13?

Make an appointment with your general doctor or gynecologist . Or you can go to your local Planned Parenthood (or student health center if your school has one). Don’t be afraid to discuss birth control or sex with your doctor.

What age can your doctor put you on birth control?

No, there’s no age minimum. What will happen when I visit the pharmacy? A pharmacist will take your blood pressure and then ask you to fill out a questionnaire to make sure birth control is safe for you. Then you can ask for a certain kind of birth control, or the pharmacist can recommend one.

What age can you get on birth control without a parent?

Any person of any age can buy non-prescription birth control, such as condoms and Plan B emergency contraception. While the sale of Plan B was originally restricted to those over age 17, the age limit was later lowered to 15 before being abolished entirely in June 2019.

Do I need to see an Obgyn for birth control?

You need to see a doctor or nurse to get the types of birth control that work best to prevent pregnancy — like the IUD, implant, shot, pill, patch, or ring. You can get these kinds of birth control from your regular doctor or gynecologist, or at your nearest Planned Parenthood health center.

Can a 12 year old get an IUD?

Yep, teens can totally get IUDs. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends IUDs as one of the best kinds of birth control for teens to get. That’s because they’re the best at preventing pregnancy and all you have to do is get one inserted and it sits there doing all the work for you for up to 3-12 years.

How often do you need to see your doctor for birth control?

Be sure to ask your doctor about follow-up, as well. While you may not need to see your doctor for a year with the birth control pill, other forms of birth control may require closer follow-up. For example, with Depo-Provera, you will need to return to your doctor every 13 weeks for a repeat shot. 4  A Word From Verywell

Do you have to go through an examination for birth control?

Birth control pills are not handed out like candy. You have to go through a birth control pill examination before your doctor can prescribe the contraceptives. Some of the prescribed tests are not crucial and can be postponed to a later date.

Do you have to talk to your doctor about birth control?

And while you can research success rates online, you can talk to your doctor about the effectiveness in-depth. “The effectiveness of birth control varies by method and it’s important to speak with your doctor about all of your options before making a decision,” Richardson says.

Can a teenager skip the birth control test?

You can opt to skip this birth control pill examination if you are in perfect health. This test is used to check for cervical cancer. You can skip it during a birth control examination, but you should make a point of having the Pap smear done at a convenient time. Teenagers also don’t get pap smears since they are inconclusive.

What should I ask my doctor about birth control?

One of the main questions people have when they’re considering taking or changing birth control is about which options would be best for them. For example, birth control pills contain estrogen and progestin and they differ based on different amounts of doses of each.

Where do you go to get birth control?

You can get these kinds of birth control from your regular doctor or gynecologist, or at your nearest Planned Parenthood health center. Usually you don’t need a full exam to get birth control.

Can you talk to your parents about birth control?

It depends on the laws where you live and/or your doctor’s policies. But many places have special laws that let teens get birth control privately. Either way, talking to your parents about birth control can be really helpful. Read more about birth control, your parents, and privacy. What if I mess up or don’t use birth control?

Do you have to take birth control every month?

“Birth control pills can be taken in a monthly fashion that allows for a period every month,” Dr. Ginde says. “There is also a way to take birth control pills in a manner that allows you to skip periods. Talk to your health care provider if you are interested in skipping your period for any number of months.”