How old do you have to be to get birth control at planned parenthood?

Question

some people say its like 17 or 18 but i thought it was any age. im 16 btw and i live in massachusetts.

Answer 1

any age--the point of planned parenthood is to make sure you are protected even without your parents approval.  you can even put in basic and non-descriptive info when filling out forms--they dont care who you are so much as that you get proper birth control.

Answer 2

Not every clinic has the same policies.  Easiest thing to do would be to just call ahead and ask.

Answer 3

I was 16 when I first went to PP to get Depo.

Answer 4

Someone I knew worked at PPH and she said that the youngest that the clinic provided birth control to was a girl at the age of 13 (!!). But they have done pregnancy tests on girls that are already 12 (!!). But to anyone who's already sexually active, at any age, protection in all it's forms is available. Also, your primary doctor should be able to provide you with birth control, without your parents knowing. All you have to do is make an appointment and be able to pay the copay amt, if any. If I were still your age, I'd probably go this route as my doctor would have knowledge of my medical history, just in case anything goes wrong.

Answer 5

There is no age limit to get birth control.  Some clinics, due to insurance and legal issues, may ask you to provide ID but you should be able to get birth control at PP.

Peace,

Jenn

Answer 6

Call em up and ask!

Good for you for thinking about your options! It is so very important to take charge/care of your body.

Yay you!

I got this number off of their Mass. league website....give it a buzz!

1-800-258-4448

And make sure to take your pills at the SAME TIME every day if that is what you end up with.

Good luck!