To find the health center nearest to you visit: www.ppsouthtexas.org COST OF BIRTH CONTROL Why choose Planned Parenthood? Planned Parenthood has several programs For more than 80 years, Planned Parenthood has been available to assist with the cost of your birth here for you. Our health centers in South Texas provide: control. To learn more about the cost of birth - Accessible & affordable quality care control methods and if you qualify for health - A confidential & nonjudgmental environment insurance or financial assistance, talk with the staff at your local Planned Parenthood health - Easy-to-use online appointment scheduling center. We are here to help you. - Personalized care tailored to your needs - Discounts based on family size & income - Same day appointments - Walk-in visits - Convenient locations with extended hours - An on-site pharmacy to save you time & money -A secure Patient Portal to check your lab results & PREVENTING SEXUALLY pay your bill Birth TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDs) Planned Parenthood provides a full range of services and patient education including: Condoms are the only birth control method - Birth control options - Referral for adoption that also helps prevent STDs. No matter Control what method you choose, make sure to use - Emergency contraception - Referral for prenatal care condoms too. - Well-woman exams - Abortion care (License #130241, #140015, #140016) Options - Pelvic exams - Male exams - Clinical breast exams - STD testing & treatment Types of Birth Control - “Stop Cervical Cancer”: HPV vaccines, Pap - HIV testing screening, & follow-up - PrEP, Pre-Exposure Understanding Effectiveness - Menopause care Prophylaxis - Referral for mammograms - Gender-affirming ABSTINENCE hormone therapy Choosing a Birth Control - Pregnancy testing Abstinence is the decision not to engage in any - Testing & treatment for Method - Gestational dating sexual activity, whether it’s oral, vaginal, anal UTIs sonogram or outer course. Abstinence must be practiced - Fertility evaluation & - Pregnancy options Abstinence continuously to be 100% effective. When a treatment person decides to engage in sexual activity, it is important to know all of the birth control Our services continue to grow. options available to reduce the risk of STDs Call us today! 1-800-230-PLAN and unintended pregnancy. /ppsouthtexas @ppsouthtexas Planned Parenthood accepts cash/checks, insurance, www.ppsouthtexas.org Medicaid, Visa, Mastercard and Discover at all locations.
Rev. 09/19 © 2019 Planned Parenthood South Texas FAMILY PLANNING is deciding whether, when, and how many children to have. Every method has benefits and possible risks or side effects. Most side It is one of the most important decisions effects from hormonal birth control go away after your body gets used you will make in your life. Using birth to it (1-3 months). The best method is the one that you like the most. Talk control can reduce unplanned pregnancy when used correctly and can allow you with a doctor or clinician about which methods might make sense for you. to take charge of your future. Condoms, a form of birth control, GROUP A Implant can also reduce the risk of sexually (Low-maintenance; IUD (Hormonal) transmitted diseases and infections Health center sets it and IUD (Non-hormonal) (STDs). See Planned Parenthood’s “STDs: you forget it) Infections Spread Through Sex” for more information. Sterilization (Vasectomy, Tubal Ligation)
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- How effective it is - How you feel about using it - How convenient it is - How your partner/family Approximate effectiveness: = 99% = 91% = 85% = 75% - How long it lasts feels about you using it - How much it costs - How you feel about any Remember, most of these methods do not protect against STDs. risks or side effects Use a condom to lower your chances of getting an STD.