Calling all the ladies that are now here in the US

[ladybutterfly 0]

Before I left the UK I made sure I got six months supply of my contraceptive pill. I am now down to my last month and panniking! I still dont have any medical insurance and dont know what to do now. I have researched planned parenthood online and it looks like you have to pay for contraception, it looks pretty expensive too! Just wanted to know what all the ladies did? If you have insurance does it cover you for this and if I took out insurance now would it cover me? If you dont have insurance what did you do and how much did it cost? Also, I understand planned parenthood is subsidised, will this have any implications on me not becoming a 'public charge' in the US?

Thanks!

P.S - Absinence is not an option!

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Check out your local community health center..... we have one here in boston that only charge a very basic cost for those that dont have medical insurance....

There might be one in your area...

Kezzie

[pax 1]

Planned Parenthood charges based on a sliding scale; that is, you pay what you can afford. Their examinations are performed by actual gynecologists and they generally have a range of contraceptive choices available.

They will be your best bet, believe me. And no, it will not count against you as being a "public charge"; Planned Parenthood is not a government agency.

Edited February 16, 2006 by pax

[slim 1,533]

The bc situation here in the States sucks!!! Insurance sucks too!

There are these things that also suck called condoms.... they work... (if you use them!)

Good luck!

And remember, "pull and pray," although usually effective, isn't an actual form of bc.

[irishgirl73 1]

The bc situation here in the States sucks!!! Insurance sucks too!

There are these things that also suck called condoms.... they work... (if you use them!)

Good luck!

And remember, "pull and pray," although usually effective, isn't an actual form of bc.

"pull and pray" never heard it put like that before. That is great.

Planned Parenthood would be the way to go-in my opinion.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

There are these things that also suck called condoms.... they work... (if you use them!)

Good luck!

And remember, "pull and pray," although usually effective, isn't an actual form of bc.

lol I got 2 kids with that method..

about as effective as a polo between the knees.....

Kezzie

[slim 1,533]

Polo is another good one!

(edited to add )

Edited February 16, 2006 by slim

[rebeccajo 14]

Hahahahaahahaha!!!!!!

Seriously though....does anybody's health care provider pay for birth control pills? I'm way past that age now, but when I last needed them (many moons ago) most prescription plans didn't cover them.

I think I was paying around $27 per monthly pack back then. Dark ages probably.

Edited February 16, 2006 by rebeccajo

[Kez/JWolf 6]

I just worked it out.... it would be cheeper to get a cheap flight to UK and collect 6 months worth of pill from the family planning clinic than to pay for 6 months here in the states and you get to see home at the same time.....

Kezzie

[meauxna 15]

And remember, "pull and pray," although usually effective, isn't an actual form of bc.

"Snip and grin" works pretty well though!

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Most insurance doesn't cover pills -- probably cheaper to fly to the UK for a 6 month supply, seriously. Or fly to China where they are sold OTC. But no, seriously, Planned Parenthood is the way to go - a very professional organisation with dedicated staff.

[rebeccajo 14]

I just worked it out.... it would be cheeper to get a cheap flight to UK and collect 6 months worth of pill from the family planning clinic than to pay for 6 months here in the states and you get to see home at the same time.....

Kezzie

Dang. How much does the pill cost now?

It USED to be cheaper than 4 years of college...........................

Edited February 16, 2006 by rebeccajo

[Yodrak 7]

Indeed - Rodjanaa married such a guy. Life is grand, I've gotta tell you!

Yodrak

And remember, "pull and pray," although usually effective, isn't an actual form of bc.

"Snip and grin" works pretty well though!

[rebeccajo 14]

Yoddleman, you should be funny more often. It suits you.

Indeed - Rodjanaa married such a guy. Life is grand, I've gotta tell you!

Yodrak

And remember, "pull and pray," although usually effective, isn't an actual form of bc.

"Snip and grin" works pretty well though!

[slim 1,533]

And remember, "pull and pray," although usually effective, isn't an actual form of bc.

"Snip and grin" works pretty well though!

OUCH!!!!!!

I guess condoms are the way to go until insurance companies start covering bc at a lower rate. Planned Parenthood is the most affordable way to go.

If you want to get really scientific..... count the days, and use super extra protection during "critical" days.

Another old thing that I've heard in the long line of "dude, she can't get pregnant if you do this" is....

Mt. Dew - Supposedly the ingredient "yellow #5" will kill the little swimmers.

And every guys favorite.....

Frequent masturbation. He can't get the shower pregnant!