How are we all handling birth control now these days? I got the Nexaplanon 5 years ago and its time for a renewal. When I got it there was a huge buzz around Planned Parenthood and so many PP haters defended it by saying that low cost clinics are the best alternative. So I called around to every single clinic in my area and inquired about a Mirena IUD removal and getting the Nexaplanon. The lowest quote I found was $1,250... Absurd. The 3 minute removal alone was like $500.
So I went back to my regular PP clinic and guess how much it cost me *drum roll* NEGATIVE $200. Thats right. They asked if I wanted to participate in a study where every few months they'd send me a survey and pay me $50 regardless of my answers. It was a 5m survey every few months just asking if I liked it and if it was working as intended. And of course they threw in a complimentary STD screening.
It makes me so sad. I'm an adult now but I think back to all the broke college kids just trying to do things right and stay safe while also getting to explore.
So anyone have any tips for affordable birth control that isn't PP? And not the pill so no Telehealth.
So I went back to my regular PP clinic and guess how much it cost me *drum roll* NEGATIVE $200. Thats right. They asked if I wanted to participate in a study where every few months they'd send me a survey and pay me $50 regardless of my answers. It was a 5m survey every few months just asking if I liked it and if it was working as intended. And of course they threw in a complimentary STD screening.
It makes me so sad. I'm an adult now but I think back to all the broke college kids just trying to do things right and stay safe while also getting to explore.
So anyone have any tips for affordable birth control that isn't PP? And not the pill so no Telehealth.
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