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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In the United States, you need a prescription, written by a physician, to obtain birth control. Once the prescription is written, you can typically fill the prescription immediately. | In the United States, you need a prescription, written by a physician, to obtain birth control pills. This typically involves a basic consultation with a doctor. However, depending on your medical history, you may also need to receive a pelvic exam before getting the prescription. Once the prescription is written, you can typically fill the prescription immediately. There are many birth control options available in NYC, including birth control implant, birth control patch, birth control pill, birth control shot, birth control vaginal ring (NuvaRing), diaphragm, condom, female condom, fertility awareness method, IUD (hormonal), IUD (copper), etc. | ||
Regarding condoms, there is little social stigma, and they can be purchased in most pharmacies. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||