God bless Planned Parenthood

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About a year ago I went to my gynecologist and asked for a prescription for birth control pills. I was, and still am a virgin, and she was very confused as to why I wanted the pill. I explained to her that me and my bf decided to do the moral and socially conscience thing and get on the pill BEFORE we had sex. All was ok until she tried to give me a vaginal exam. The shit hurted like hell and I told her to stop. She said dhe couldn't prescribe the pills without doing an exam. I had done my research and I knew all the risks of the pill. I also read into some medical journals and found most doctors only require blood tests before giving the pill. Anyway she refused to give the prescription, and told me to come back after I started having sex- in a very rude way-...wtf...she handed me some condoms(which I gave back to her) and sent me on my way. Upon exiting her office I noticed that every single other female aged 14 to about 20 was either pregnant or was bringing their baby in for a check up or for wic.I wondered how many of those pregnancies could have been prevented if it was easier to get the pill.A few weeks later I decided to go to planned parenthood. I got the prescription by just having a physical exam(not vaginal) and there was no hassle. The best part is that it only costs $13/month, way cheaper than the $45 at the pharmacy.Okay thanks for listening/reading my vent.

Well I'm glad you got the pills, but it's still best to have a vaginal exam. If you're going to have sex then you really need to get the courage up to have a vaginal exam. They go hand in hand.

Don't use Planned Parenthood condoms...MSNBC had a story this week about comparing the quality of various brands and the ones PP has failed considerably more often than the major brands...http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6786982/

Nope still haven't gotten a pelvic exam. I know I should, but that shit hurts, bad.

I sure do hate when people don't read my posts before they respond. I am still a virgin, but I am 20 years old. It hurted so bad because I am a virgin.

Why would you say I think I know everything? is it because thats my signature? Gee I hate it when people dont know what things to take literally, and what not to. I also hate people who half ass read posts and then offer their 2cents when its not aksed of them. There are MEDICAL reports in MEDICAL journals that suggest there is nothing a doctor would learn from a pap that would prevent them from prescribing the pill.There are also reports that waiting until after a female loses her virginity to have a pap causes no significant increases in health risks. Now who's advice should I follow????? medical doctors or the blind advice of others???hmmmm....let me ponder it....Its sad that you got upset because you didn't read my post in its entirety, and its sad that you must resort to name calling(or the implication thereof). How sad, next time read before you type. nuff said.

A pap smear is good if you're thinking of becoming sexually active, or if you're not but have reached the age of 18. In my own personal opinion I feel that if a woman isn't ready for a vaginal exam then she's not ready to be having sex.

Apparently there are ones out there, and I suspect that they might have a bit more knowledge than you do. What is with your condescending tone?

Get over it? I was never on it, just curious as to why you came at me like that. Anywoo you should really fall back now, cuz there is nothing else to say without being repetitive. I'm so glad that you are concerned about my well being, but I'll be just fine.

I gave them back because she wasn't addressing my needs, just giving me condoms and sending me away. Effectiveness of the pill varies according to if you take them correctly. I can get condoms on my own, and even though my bf is a virgin also, we will still use them when we have sex. If you wanted to talk to your doctor about migraines and he gave you some tylenol and sent you away, would you take it? Thats what I felt she was doing.

Why do you need to get an exam done before you have sex?

Its all relative it seems... some doctors say you need one before you start having sex, some say once you begin having sex, and others say once you turn 18. There is no iron-clad, "one must get a pelvic exam ..." doctrine anywhere.

But why do you need one ever? Just to make sure you don't have any diseases or anything wrong?

Ever heard of ovarian and cervical cancer? How about ovarian cysts? The list goes on and on. If you ever plan on getting pregnant you're going to need one.

No woman likes to have a pap, but unfortunately you have to. I was on the pill and had to have one every year before the doctor's would prescribe the next refills. I then went off for a couple years and neglected getting my yearly pap. Well, when I became pregnant they automatically do a pap and it came back abnormal. I had some kind of cancer causing cells (HGSL?) and I had to wait until the baby was born to have them frozen off. I'd hate to think what it could have developed into if I had gone longer without a pap.

from personal exp. - it prolly hurt b/c you tensed up. i was a virgin when i had my first one and it didn't hurt. you have to relax. most docs know that your'e tense about it and will try to get you to talk about something else and go to a 'happy place'

I agree, Planned Parenthood is awesome, i've been going there for years now. I also agree with the rest of the women...get a pap smear. I've always been told that you should recieve a pap once a year,starting when you turn 18 regardless if your sexually active or not. By the way, i admire that fact that you and your boyfriend discussed the issue before jumping into.Major Kudos!!!