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If you are an American citizen, your birth control exam/consultation may be covered for free, with no copay. As for birth control prices, there is no one standard price, as this greatly depends on which method is used. But, if you are uninsured, you can expect to pay between $20-$150/month supply of pills. For IUD insertion, you can expect to pay $175-600 if uninsured (or $10-$30 copay if insured). There are some clinics that offer free coverage (FPA Women's Clinic) if you fall under specific criteria.
If you are an American citizen, your birth control exam/consultation may be covered for free, with no copay. As for birth control prices, there is no one standard price, as this greatly depends on which method is used. But, if you are uninsured, you can expect to pay between $20-$150/month supply of pills. For IUD insertion, you can expect to pay $175-600 if uninsured (or $10-$30 copay if insured). There are some clinics that offer free coverage (FPA Women's Clinic) if you fall under specific criteria.


==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)==
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
 
Generally, anyone (no matter their age) can buy Plan B One-Step without a prescription. For other brands, like Next, Next Choice One Dose, My Way and Levonorgestrel, you can buy them without a prescription if they are 17 or older. If you want the ella pill, you'll need a prescription (regardless of age).
 
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


'''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here].
In the United States, you'll generally be able to find Plan B One-Step, Next Choice One-Dose and My Way in pharmacies. Here's a full breakdown of what you can expect to find, thanks to the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]:


===Laws & Social Stigmas===
''Dedicated Products / Anti-Progestin
Take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''
* ella


In the US, Plan B pills are the most common forms of emergency contraception. It is legal to purchase Plan B in Chicago without a prescription, and there is typically little stigma related to the act. You can buy Plan B at many drug stores, such as Walgreen's and CVS.
''Dedicated Products / Progestin Only
Take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''
* My Way
* Next Choice One Dose
* Plan B One-Step
* Take Action
''Take 2 pills within 120 hours after unprotected sex:''
* Levonorgestrel Tablets (available from a pharmacist without a prescription)


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
If you can't access emergency contraception, many oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC. The list of potential contraceptives that can be used for this purpose is very long, and instructions vary according to the specific brand. So, to find specific instructions based on the brands you may have available, please check out the [http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]. You can search for EC under "United States" and see recommended pills and dosages on that site.


You can purchase emergency contraception at Chicago drug stores and pharmacies. Some of the brands you can expect to see are My Way, Next Choice One Dose, Plan B One-Step, Take Action and ella.
'''Important Note:''' If you have been raped and want emergency contraception, you can get it at an emergency room or hospital. You can also call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), which is open 24 hours and will let you know where you can get EC. For more information, you can also visit the [https://www.rainn.org/index.php RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website].


===Costs===
===Costs===
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