Preparing For Your Visit

Thank you for choosing Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio as your heath care provider.

To ensure the best experience possible we have provided a list of instructions below to help you prepare for your visit.

If you have any questions regarding these instructions or your appointment, please feel free to contact us.

• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
• Bring a photo ID. If you have insurance, bring your current insurance card(s) and money for your co-pay if you have one.
• Health insurance is accepted, but not necessary to receive services at Planned Parenthood. If you are paying out-of-pocket, services are provided at a discounted flat-fee rate. Please call for additional information about the cost of your visit.
• Bring a list of all the medications you are currently taking.
• No Drug or Alcohol use 24 hours prior to your appointment.
• If coming in for an Annual Exam, STI Screen, or Infection check:
  • There is to be nothing in the vagina for 72 hours prior to your appointment. Do not urinate or ejaculate (males only) 2 hours prior to your appointment.
• If you plan on bringing children with you to your appointment, please bring an adult with you to watch them in the lobby.
• Some of our locations have protesters. They are not allowed to touch you or prevent you from coming on the property.
• If visiting our Dayton office, bring money for the metered or lot parking.