planned parenthood

[megz17.livejournal.com]

Hey guys, I'm usually a lurker, but I just had a question.

I just sent in a request online for an appointment at Planned Parenthood for an annual exam (I haven't had one in about 2 years) and to be tested for STI/STD's, just to be on the safe side. I've heard that it is free, but their website said it's only free for low income patients, is it expensive if you aren't? Do you have to have health insurance? What are their doctors like, are they good?

I've only gone to one gyno, and that was the doctor that came to my university every month to do check ups on the students, so I was just hoping to get some feedback from some of you that have had exams at Planned Parenthood.

I'm going to the Seattle Clinic in Washington if any of you have been there too.

Thanks in advance!

Comments

[klemptor.livejournal.com]

[tynkrxbell.livejournal.com]

I went last year before my insurance kicked in and it wasn't terrible but definately more expensive than I was hoping. I think total I spend 70 or 80 bucks, but that was for the visit and three months of birth control. The doctor I saw was very warm and friendly, asked a lot of questions and answered any of the ones I had. However I have heard of some folks having very negative experiences at planned parenthoods. I guess it just depends on which one you go to.

[geminigirl]

Because Planned Parenthood's funding sources differ greatly around the country, the services they can offer for free or a reduced fee, or even whether or not they can offer those services for free or a reduced fee varies greatly from place to place. Your best source of information for your question would be to call your local Planned Parenthood and find out, or check out their website and see what they offer.

[paperstar19.livejournal.com]

Again, each Planned Parenthood is different, so you'd be best off calling the location you will be going to and asking them about finances.

I've never been to PP, but I know the Seattle area ones are quite heavily booked. However, if you happen to be a UW student they will be about ten thousand times better than the student health center. I have heard many a horror story about women's health there.

[burn-bright.livejournal.com]

My Planned Parenthood expieriences have been nothing but positive (plus I've know many girls who have great stories as well). They are kind, helpful, professional, and all women. I'm a student so all my exams we're free. I highly recommend them! Good luck!