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Family Planning and Birth Control Methods

We provide information and education on all available birth control methods. Our staff can assist you in finding a method to best suit your individual needs, with or without a pelvic exam.  All PPHS health centers offer on-site pharmacies and stock a variety of hormonal contraceptives, including:  

If you are interested in a non-hormonal birth control method, we also provide Diaphragms and Intra-Uterine Devices (IUDs). 

and Condoms, Lubricants and Spermicides

To learn more about birth control options, click here or dial 1-800-230-PLAN to reach the PP nearest you.

Emergency Contraception

Emergency Contraception (also known as “EC” and the “morning after pill”) can significantly reduce your risk of unintended pregnancy if taken within the first 120 hours following unprotected sex, or if your birth control method fails.  It is most effective if taken within 72 hours.  

4 Ways to get EC at PPHS:

  1. Walk-in Visit:  Just walk into any PPHS health center during normal business hours for your assessment and medication all in one visit! This is generally a very quick visit, but depending on the time and day that you walk in, there may be a wait.  You can check on this by calling ahead, if desired.

  2. Appointment: 
    1. Call and schedule an appointment for an EC visit in any of our centers.  Scheduling an appointment will reduce any potential waiting involved in the walk-in option. 
    2. Ask for education and a prescription for EC during any medical visit to our center.  We highly recommend having a prescription on file and having an EC kit at home in your medicine cabinet, just in case you need it.  It is a great way to back up your regular birth control method.

  3. Telephone:  Just dial your local PPHS health center or dial toll free 1-800-230-PLAN to reach the PP health center nearest you. PPHS also offers EC assessments by phone.  If you choose the telephone assessment, you can come to our health center to pick up your prescription, or have us call in the prescription to the pharmacy of your choice.  (Bankcard/ VISA/MasterCard required for EC by telephone.)

  4. Web: Click here to order online.
    For online emergency contraception purchases, all sales are final; no refunds will be issued.

To learn more about emergency contraception, follow this link or dial 1-800-230-PLAN to reach the PP nearest you.

Pregnancy Testing and Options Information

Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Inc. provides pregnancy testing and options information on a walk-in basis during all regular health center hours.  Please inquire about our Pre-natal and Adoption referal choices.

 

STI Testing

Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Inc. provides confidential exams, testing, treatment and education for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV for women and men.  Screening is available for, but not limited to, the following:

  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
  • Condyloma / Genital Warts
  • HIV and Rapid HIV
  • Hepatitis
  • Bacterial and fungal infections such as candida/ yeast, trichomonas, bacterial vaginosis (BV).

To learn more about STIs, click here or dial 1-800-230-PLAN to reach the PP nearest you.

 

Abortion Services

Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Inc. provides surgical abortions and mifepristone medication abortion (“the abortion pill”) in our Wilmington, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, Charlottesville, VA, Roanoke, VA and Columbia, SC Health Centers.   To save time at check-in, you can download this form and fill it out before coming in.

For more information on abortion services at Planned Parenthood, please call Winston-Salem at (800) 273-2980, Wilmington at (800) 455-5561, or Columbia at (866) 375-2215 to speak with us today, or follow this link.  You may also download this form for more information.

If you are outside the North and South Carolina areas, dial 1-800-230-PLAN to reach the PP nearest you.

Male Services

Services for men at Planned Parenthood Health Systems include:

  • Reproductive health exams
  • Instruction on self testicular exams
  • Screening, testing, treatment and referral for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV and hepatitis
  • Birth control options education and information
  • Instructions on use of condoms and spermicide for reducing risks of STIs and unintended pregnancy
  • Limited family practice services

Family Practice Services

Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Inc provides limited family practice health services for women and men in our practice.  These services include, but are not limited to:

  • Screening and treatment for upper respiratory infections
  • Strep throat testing and treatment
  • Vaccinations (coming in 2006!)

Confidentiality

All clinical services provided by Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Inc. are completely confidential. Our goal is to provide health care that protects and respects your personal choices.

Cost

Fees for services are based upon the time and complexity of the clinical visit, the laboratory and pharmacy fees, and are due in full at the time of service.  Many forms of Medicaid and private health insurance plans are accepted, based upon the benefits outlined in your policy.  If you do not have health insurance coverage for the services you are seeking, or if you choose not to use it, please ask about our prompt payment discount. 

For more information about fees for health care services, please dial 1-800-230 PLAN to reach the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you. 

Forms

You can download these forms before coming in for your visit, in order to save time at check-in.  If you are a new patient, please fill out the medical history form, and the information form.  If you are coming in for birth control, please fill out this form.

 

Services are available to everyone, regardless of race, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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