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Birth Control Consultation Preparation

Please note: During your appointment, you will speak with a health professional to discuss your medical information and your options. You will have the opportunity to ask questions. Any changes to your health, billing, or contact information can be updated at that time. If you have questions or need to speak to someone before your appointment, please call us at 541-344-9411.
 

Birth Control Consultation: This is a non-exam appointment to get a prescription for birth control options like the pill, patch, ring, or shot. We can also test you for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV. Reasons for a visit like this include:

  • Renewing a prescription for a birth control you are already on

  • Changing to a new kind of birth control

  • Getting emergency contraception

What to bring:

  • Your photo ID

  • Your health insurance information (if any)

  • Payment for your visit (if any)

  • Documents for Reproductive Health Access Fund (if needed)

*Paying For Your Visit

 

Implant (Insertion/Exchange/Removal): The implant is a small matchstick sized birth control which is inserted into your arm. For your visit, make sure to wear a short sleeved shirt or a tank top. If you have scheduled to have the implant removed and you are looking to prevent pregnancy, we recommend that you do not have sex without a condom for 5 days prior to your appointment.

What to bring:

  • Your photo ID

  • Your health insurance information (if any)

  • Payment for your visit (if any)

  • Documents for Reproductive Health Access Fund (if needed)

*Paying For Your Visit

 

IUC/IUD (Insertion/Exchange/Removal): The IUC or IUD is a small “T” shaped device which is inserted into the uterus.

Insertion:

  • There must be no unprotected sex in the last 3 weeks (21 days) so that we can run an accurate pregnancy test before insertion. Abstinence, using hormonal birth control correctly and/or using a condom every single time is a requirement for an insertion.

  • Take 800mg of ibuprofen 1 hour before your appointment.  

Exchange:

  • Take 800mg of ibuprofen 1 hour before your appointment.

Removal:

  • If you are not seeking pregnancy, we recommend using condoms or abstaining for 5 days prior to your appointment.

What to bring:

  • Your photo ID

  • Your health insurance information (if any)

  • Payment for your visit (if any)

  • Documents for Reproductive Health Access Fund (if needed)

*Paying For Your Visit

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