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

Answer 1

There is no age limit. Some young girls use them for medical reasons unrelated to Birth Control. Talk to your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.

Our family doctor put my 12 year old daughter on BCP, not for prevention of pregnancy but to control her period.

Answer 2

Check with a clinic near you. Since they provide them free of charge. Also, consider talking to your Mother about this. She may take you to a regular Doctor. Whether on birth control or not use protection at all times. You don't want any diseases you can't get rid of.

Answer 3

There is no "minimum age" per se to be prescribed contraceptives. Certain medications that are not oral contraceptives (Depo-Provera, NuvaRing, IUD's) may not have been studied in very young patient populations, however oral contraceptives have been used in pre-teenage patients to aid in relieving symptoms of PMS in early menarche (first menstrual period), headache mitigation, acne control, and other conditions other than the traditional "contraceptive" effect/stigma that goes along with oral contraceptive pills (OCP's). Consult your physician if you have questions regarding initiating OCP therapy. Usually the barrier to therapy is that young patients (say, under 16 years of age) will not have access to their physician without their parent's knowledge. Some parents will have reservations about their young daughter going "on the pill" because of the social stigma that girls on OCP's are sexually active. This is not the case and should be addressed in the physician's office if any concerns regarding their use exist.

Answer 4

There is no legal age for birth control however your doctor can refuse to pecribe it to you but they must give you information on where else you can go for it like your health clince ect.

Answer 5

It doesn't matter what age you are. If you are planning on becoming sexually active, you can start it.

Answer 6

Fourteen is the youngest age you can be to take it.

**but how do i tell my mom i want to take it??

Answer 7

It's different in different states. I think in most places it's 16 without a parent and anything below you have to have parental permission. Some places it's 18.

Answer 8

Generally in most states its thirteen but it depends. Look up your local planned parenthood and call them. They can answer all your questions!

Answer 9

There's no particular age. Some girls go on birth control pills as young as 12 or 13, even if they haven't had sex, to control problems with periods.