What issues does Planned Parenthood support?

What issues does Planned Parenthood support?

The essential health care services Planned Parenthood provides, like: STD testing and treatment, birth control, well-woman exams, cancer screening and prevention, abortion, hormone therapy, infertility services, and general health care.

Is Planned Parenthood a reliable source?

Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable health information that allows people to make informed health decisions.

Is Planned Parenthood successful?

Planned Parenthood has been around for more than 100 years. We’re America’s most trusted provider of sexual and reproductive health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. In 2019, 2.4 million people went to Planned Parenthood health centers for affordable, high-quality reproductive health services.

Does Planned Parenthood take payment plans?

Our monthly payment plans cover all regular exams, lab tests, birth control methods, and STD testing and treatment services*. *Full payment is required for vasectomy and abortion services. Partial payment is required at your initial visit.

Is Planned Parenthood expensive without insurance?

Yes. Planned Parenthood is here to provide expert care, no matter what. If you don’t have insurance, you may qualify for low- to no-cost services. Our staff can help you understand all your options so you can get high quality, affordable care.

Can you just walk in Planned Parenthood?

All of our services require an appointment. Walk-ins can be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. In order to ensure you are seen in a timely manner, an appointment can be made over the phone or online.

Does my insurance cover Planned Parenthood?

We accept Medi-Cal, employer-sponsored, and private insurance plans. Including (but not limited to): Oscar, Aetna, Blue Shield, Molina, HealthCare Partners, and more. If the medical service you are seeking is not covered, you can still visit a Planned Parenthood health center.

How much is a pregnancy test at Planned Parenthood without insurance?

They usually cost about $8–$15.

What should I bring to Planned Parenthood?

What to bring:

• Bring your photo ID, insurance card, copay, and policyholder information.
• If you get your insurance through someone else (like a parent), bring their full name and date of birth.
• If you have an additional card you need to bring with you to the pharmacy to get medications (PBM card), bring it to the visit.

How much are STD Tests with insurance?

On average, most pay between $50-100 for initial testing if your insurance is accepted with your medical provider. Planned Parenthood can also be a helpful resource and can help female patients look into birth control options as well as finding a gynocologist for annual check-ups and screenings.

Will my parents know if I get tested for STDs?

In most states, once you are 13, you can get checked and tested for STDs without a parent’s involvement. Many family doctors or pediatricians will agree to treat their teen patients confidentially. That means they won’t tell parents or anyone else unless you say it’s OK.

Can you get STD from toilet seat?

Since bacterial STIs cannot survive outside the environment of mucous membranes in the body, it is essentially impossible to contract one by sitting on public toilet seats. Viral causes of STIs cannot survive for long outside the human body either, so they generally die quickly on surfaces like toilet seats.

Can STDs be cured?

Bacterial STDs can be cured with antibiotics if treatment begins early enough. Viral STDs cannot be cured, but you can manage symptoms with medications. There is a vaccine against hepatitis B, but it will not help if you already have the disease.

Do STDs go away by themselves?

Do STIs go away on their own? Not usually. It’s very unlikely that an STI will go away by itself, and if you delay seeking treatment there’s a risk that the infection could cause long-term problems. Even if you don’t have any symptoms, there’s also a risk of passing the infection on to partners.

How soon can Std be detected?

It can take 3 months for HIV to show up on a test, but it only takes a matter of days to a few weeks for STDs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis to show up.