Family Planning Services are available to all Platte County women and men.  Pregnancy tests are done at our office for a $10.00 fee.  The type of counseling done depends on the result of the test.  STD testing and treatment can be done by our Nurse Practitioner.

WE PRACTICE STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY!!

Family Planning provides basic information on a range of contraceptive methods, including factors to consider when choosing a method.  We do have a minimized fee for birth control pills and shots.  Women who are on Medicaid have no out of pocket charge for birth control or women's exams. We have Community Block Grant  funds available that may help pay for your women's exam, STD testing or birth control.  Eligibility is based on financial qualifications established by the Community Block Grant.  Proof of income is needed.  For more information on qualification call or visit Platte County Public Health and speak to our Family Planning Coordinator/Registered Nurse.

What are my chances of getting pregnant using birth control methods?

Abstinence..........................................0%

Injectable Progestogen......................<0.5%

Oral Contraceptives...........................3%

NuvaRing.............................................3%

IUD.......................................................3%

Condom.............................................12%

Diaphragm.........................................18%

Spermicides.......................................21%

No Protection......................................85%

FYI:  We need a prescription from your primary care provider or our Nurse Practitioner for all forms of birth control, except for condoms.

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THE ARE THE FORMS OF BIRTH CONTROL PLATTE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFERS

• most oral contraceptives    

• Ortho-Evra patch                 

• Depo-Provera injection       

• DepoSQ-Provera 104         

• Condoms (FREE)                              

Cost for the birth control methods varies.  

Emergency Contraception Pills

Also called ECP or “the morning after pill”, emergency contraception is used to help decrease a woman’s chances of becoming pregnant after unprotected intercourse.   A brand name for ECP pills is Plan B®.  You’ve had unprotected sex if you had sex without using any type of birth control, a condom broke or came off, you missed some birth control pills in your pack, you are late in starting a new pack of pills/patches/birth control ring, or are late getting your depo provera shot. 

Plan B® is a progesterone hormone that works to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation or affecting cervical mucus.  It can reduce the chances of pregnancy by 89% when used as directed.  Plan B is labeled for use to prevent pregnancy up to 72 hours after unprotected sex, but may be considered for use up to 120 after unprotected sex.  It is most effective when taken within 24 hours.  The most common side effects are nausea/vomiting and menstrual irregularity.  Plan B/ECP is not an abortion pill and will not affect an established pregnancy.  Plan B® is available at Public Health for a cost of $30.00, and is available to women 18 years and over in most pharmacies.  You will need an appointment with our Nurse Practitioner to receive emergency contraception.

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NOTE:  This site is for general informational purposes only.  It is not intended to replace services from your primary healthcare provider.  Specific questions and concerns should be discussed with your primary healthcare provider.