Average price and effects, birth control, planned parenthood?

I'm thinking going on birth control. Just wondering what the average price range is per month for it without insurance, and how much an appointment is supposed to go for at a planned parenthood without insurance? I tried to look online but I didn't find much out about prices.





Also, does anyone know if birth control also helps to alleviate pms symptoms? That's not the reason I'm taking it, I was just curious.Average price and effects, birth control, planned parenthood?
The pill can help with PMS symptoms. And planned parenthood generally has a sliding scale fee. If you are a student with a part-time job, you would be considered at ';donation level';. Which means they would appreciate a 10 dollar donation but is not required. Birth control is also sliding scale and is around 20 dollars for a 3 month supply.





Kudos to you for taking charge of your reproductive health!





FYI when you go to Planned parenthood, make sure you take your ID, Something with your name on it from school (if you are a student) and 3 most recent pay stubs...if you don't work, a letter from someone you are living with who provides for you if you are over the age of 18.Average price and effects, birth control, planned parenthood?
There is no fixed price on anything that you are asking. First, the pills are all different. The cost of pills depends on the type/brand of pill that you are taking. They can cost anywhere from $15-70 on average, but if you get them from PP the price may be different. Also, generics are cheaper, of course.


An average cost of an appointment is between $100-150. But if you don't have insurance they will not force you to pay that much. It all depends on your income. If you don't have insurance and don't make much/are unemployed, they will only ask you to pay as much as you can.


Last time I went to PP (about 4 years ago) I only paid $50 for my appointment and $5 (per month) for the pills.





So it really depends on a lot of factors. You will need to discuss cost with your doctor or women at the front desk.





Yes, birth control pills can help alleviate PMS symptoms as long as the pill is appropriate for your body. You won't know whether or not certain pills work for you until you start taking them.





Oh, and I will have to strongly disagree with the previous answer. You do NOT need a letter from anyone who is living with you. Planned Parenthood keeps all their records VERY confidential... so they do not want or need you to go talk to anyone else about your personal business or write any letters for you.