Do you have to get a pelvic examination to
get a prescription for birth control from
your doctor?
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Llewellyn
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 1743 Location: NY
Posted: 06-18-07 12:33pm
Many ob-gyns will give girls the pill
without a pelvic exam since many girls go
on the pill to regulate their period.
Other hormonal forms of birth control
usually require a pelvic exam since all
girls have to get one when they become
sexually active. If your doctor asks if
you want one, I highly recommend it. Not
too many people enjoy having one done, but
being ready for sex means being ready to
take care of yourself, and that includes
uncomfortable doctor visits!
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Tylanas
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Re: Pelvic Exam? Posted: 06-18-07 18:09pm
moonbaby
wrote:
Do you have to get a pelvic
examination to get a prescription for
birth control from your
doctor?
It depends on where you live.
In New York State, you cannot get
horomonal birth control without a
pap-smear if:
You are over the age of 18.
Or
You are sexually active.
If you are under 18 or have not had sex
yet, then you can get birth control
without a pap smear.
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Llewellyn
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 1743 Location: NY
Posted: 06-18-07 18:26pm
Yay for New York state! I like that they
won't give birth control without a pap
first. Some people hate it, but I always
say, if someone's ready for sex, they
should be ready to go to the doctor and be
safe and responsible about it!
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Jaydensmommy
Advanced Support Team
Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 1684 Location: Wisconsin
Posted: 06-18-07 21:13pm
As far as I know most everywhere requires
a full exam including pap, etc.
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Anne123
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 290 Location: Canada
Posted: 06-19-07 08:49am
Yep, same thing in Ontario. They will
only give you a prescription for 1 year's
supply of birth control after you have had
a full exam and pap - so they make sure
you're getting it annually.
Also, anytime you start or change birth
control (first time or new brand or new
type) the doctor will only give you a
3-month prescription so that you have to
come back for a follow-up appointment
after 2 1/2 months to see how you're
doing, talk about any side-effects you're
having, discuss, etc. before getting a
prescription for the remaining 9 months.
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