Kind of embarrassing question

Domimom · Senior Member

Kind of embarrassing question

Juni · Guru

I can't answer your question but just wanted to let you know that the birth control I get is part of the prescription plan at walmart and is only 9 bucks a month. You'd have to pay for a doctor visit initially but I think that plus the monthly 9 bucks is much cheaper than condoms (in the long run) or an oopsie baby. The thing about the pull out method is it's easy to have an accident. I would definitely not take my chances with that unless you are okay with possibly getting pregnant.

Domimom · Senior Member

That is my problem, I need to see a doctor to get my refill and I don't have the money for it right now.

apies · Guru

what about a clinic or planned parenthood?

3s_a_crowd · Guru

honestly any bc can have an oopsie. Id say chances are low but Im pg with a condom baby now

Juni · Guru

3s_a_crowd wrote:

honestly any bc can have an oopsie. Id say chances are low but Im pg with a condom baby now

I agree but I'd say pulling out has a much higher risk of an oopsie than other forms of BC.

Sunshine · Guru

apies wrote:

what about a clinic or planned parenthood?

I second this...and tbh, even if you end up going to your doc and it's expensive and sucks (though most will do a payment plan w/you if you tell them you're in dire straits -- and clinics usually have a sliding scale, at least around here, so it shouldn't be so bad), it's still not as expensive as 9 months of maternity care would be, plus the baby him/herself, kwim?

Juni · Guru

Sunshine wrote:

apies wrote:

what about a clinic or planned parenthood?

I second this...and tbh, even if you end up going to your doc and it's expensive and sucks (though most will do a payment plan w/you if you tell them you're in dire straits -- and clinics usually have a sliding scale, at least around here, so it shouldn't be so bad), it's still not as expensive as 9 months of maternity care would be, plus the baby him/herself, kwim?

That's exactly what I was going to post! Definitely check out all clinic options, planned parenthood and whatever else might be available. I know how hard it is financially but I think you should make it a priority.

Domimom · Senior Member

I did call Planned Parenthood and they do not have any funding right now for my area so it would be $250. I think we are just going to have to stick with condoms as much as they suck, pretty much all birth control sucks that I have tried but definetely better than another baby right now!

CoffeeQueen · Guru

Did you call your health department. I know they do adjusted fees based on incomes. You may want to call them.

supergrover · Guru

Jasmine, are you looking for other options, or just curious of the stats?

If you are legit seeking other options, they are out there. Health department, etc. And I have to echoe (echo? sp?) Mel that it is a heck of a lot cheaper than a baby. If planned parenthood has no funding (which sounds fishy to me, their whole purpose is to provide support for low income/no insurance folks...I'm not sure I am understanding the $250 office visit), keep looking or ask what else is available. If not the health department, there may be other non-profit womens centers available. In my area we have non-profits that function much the same of planned parenthood.

I guess if you are looking for stats, I don't have them other than to say you are risking it because one oops is all it takes (and back to high school sex ed, there is sperm in pre-cum). If you are asking the chances because you are hoping for an oops- well, can't help you there. If you are looking for legit other options, seriously look. You are not the only person without insurance needing birth control. And most planned parenthood style options and health departments are certain to prefer to hook you up with birth control than assist you with the costs of bringing a child into this world.

-- Edited by supergrover on Monday 13th of September 2010 07:33:13 AM

Juanita · Guru

Domimom wrote:

That is my problem, I need to see a doctor to get my refill and I don't have the money for it right now.

most doctors are just like hospitals, in that they'll set up a payment plan with you and you can pay whatever you can afford to pay per month

Lizzy · Guru

Jasmine,

here is some info on the planned parenthood site i found on it: * Of every 100 women whose partners use withdrawal, 4 will become pregnant each year if they always do it correctly.
* Of every 100 women whose partners use withdrawal, 27 will become pregnant each year if they don't always do it correctly.

there is some more info on their site.

Domimom · Senior Member

Thank you for all your info, I forgot about the health department, I will call them.

Alicia · Senior Member

My nephew is a pull out baby. I wouldn't chance it anymore unless you want a baby.

Sara · Guru

I am product of the pull out method. if you really do not want another i would figure something else out

Domimom · Senior Member

It's not that I don't want another baby, it is just right now is not the right time, without insurance etc.