Do You Take Insurance?
Planned Parenthood is not a provider for any HMO or PPO insurance plan, however, those clients with "Out of Network" benefits in their plan may be able to use their insurance if the deductible has been met. We will be happy to call your insurance to see if your visit is covered. If you have a prescription drug card through your insurance plan, PPNT will usually honor the card's price for brand name drugs. We advise patients to call their insurance plans if they are not familiar with their coverage.
How do I get on birth control?
You may need to have a complete exam (including pap smear) before we can issue a prescribed method (Ex: pills, depo, patch, and nuva ring) If you have had an exam within the past year, call the health center to find out what paperwork will be needed from the other doctors’ office. There will be a minimum fee to review these records.
How do I make an appointment?
Call the health center nearest you by dialing 1-800-230-PLAN. You may also visit the Health Center Locations page to see a list of area locations.
How long should I wait after having unprotected sex to take a pregnancy test?
Tests are most accurate at two weeks after sex. Sometimes pregnancy can be detected 7-10 days after conception (sex). We recommend waiting two weeks or until your period is late, to prevent having to re-test because the pregnancy test was taken too early.
What if I didn't use protection during my period...or after... or before?
Women are most likely to ovulate mid-way into their cycle, about 2 weeks past the first day of the menstrual cycle (if they are fairly regular). Although it is not impossible to conceive on your period or very close to your period, it is not as likely to occur.
How much do your services cost?
Services are based on a sliding fee scale, according to family-size and income. A complete well-woman exam will range from $83-99. Testing for sexually transmitted infections and medications are an additional charge. Some of our centers receive grant funding, which may enable those in need to receive services at a reduced rate.
Pregnancy tests are available for $22. Referrals for prenatal care, adoption, and abortion are available. Click here for more information on abortion services, including costs.
We used a condom but it broke. What now?
If you suspect a risk of pregnancy, call any of our area health centers for more information on Emergency Contraception (the morning after pill). If your period is late, we would advise that you take a pregnancy test.
What if we used a condom during sex but not before?
It is best to use a condom at all times of penetration or close intimacy to lower your chances of getting pregnant. Sperm is present before ejaculation. This means that waiting to put on a condom or using 'withdrawal' is risky behavior. If you suspect a risk of pregnancy, call your local health center for more information on Emergency Contraception also known as the morning after pill. If your period is late, we would advise that you take a pregnancy test.
What if I took a pill late or missed taking one?
Your chances of getting pregnant are reduced if you take the missed pill as soon as you remember and use condoms for the next week, along with your daily pill.
What can I do to prevent pregnancy if I have had unprotected sex?
Call any of our health center locations for information on Emergency Contraception (the morning after pill.) Most health centers can see patients the same day they call. We recommend coming in as soon as possible following any incident of unprotected sex. You do not need an exam to get Emergency Contraception (EC) at most centers. It is an oral medication that is taken to prevent pregnancy following method failure (such as when the condom breaks) or unprotected intercourse. EC costs is $45. If the health center that you reach cannot see you that same day, they can refer to another location that will accommodate you. For the nearest health center locations call 1-800-230-PLAN.
Where can I get an abortion? How much does it cost?
Planned Parenthood Surgical Health Services of North Texas, Inc. (PPSHSNT), a separately funded affiliate of PPNT, offers surgical and medication (non-surgical) abortion services at two locations in Dallas and Fort Worth. For more information, including costs, click here.
Will my visit be confidential?
Visits to our health centers for services are confidential for all clients, except where state law requires us to report information. We are required to report clients under the age of 14 who are sexually active. Also, if you are a minor and report any type of abuse to us, we are required by law to report to Child Protective Services or to the local police.
Planned Parenthood of North Texas Surgical Health Services, a separately funded affiliate of PPNT, delivers abortion services under the same confidentiality policy as stated above, however the State of Texas now requires Parental Consent for minors. Some patients do not feel that they can obtain parental consent due to domestic circumstances and opt to talk to a judge about getting this requirement waived. Attorneys are in place to assist patients with this process. For more information, please call 1-866-563-9623 (toll-free).
What kind of testing do you provide?
We offer testing for general vaginal infections, bladder infections, yeast, and can do routine blood tests such as glucose, cholesterol, anemia, etc.
We also provide screening and treatment for men and women to detect sexually transmitted infections such as: chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, condyloma (genital warts), syphilis, and HIV.
Our health centers also work with area providers to offer mammography services for women who need a baseline screening.
For a list of services, visit our FOR PATIENTS page for more information.
