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Where can I get The Pill?

Hello

I have been thinking about going on the pill and decided to do it now. Where do I go to get it? I know I can get it at my GP but my GP is so far out of town I don't have the transport to get there at the moment (the trains don't go there either!)

I have a Family Planning Clinic in my town though (www.fpa.org.uk)
Can I get the pill from there?

Thanks
Reply 1
Oh also, if anybody has gotten their pill from a family planning clinic, what kind of questions/procedure do you go through at first?
Reply 3
Anonymous
Oh also, if anybody has gotten their pill from a family planning clinic, what kind of questions/procedure do you go through at first?

Yes you can get it from an FPC

They might ask you about your blood pressure and take a family history. Takes 5 mins, and is all they asked me at my local FPC.
Reply 4
One of the things they will ask is about yours and your family's medical history and they will probably take your blood pressure too. They should also explain the risks of the pill.
Reply 5
thanks alot!!:smile:
They also checked that I was using it for contraception, since you have to go to your GP if you want something for heavy periods. It's helpful if you know the date of your last period and the length of your cycle.
Reply 7
:rofl:

I was just listening to Pink - Just like a Pill. :biggrin:

Pardon the coincidence. :wink:
Reply 8
Talya
Yes you can get it from an FPC

They might ask you about your blood pressure and take a family history. Takes 5 mins, and is all they asked me at my local FPC.



So I don't need an appointment or anything? Just walk in?
Reply 9
Anonymous
So I don't need an appointment or anything? Just walk in?

No, most you need an appointment.

Try searching on google for your town (or nearest city) and 'family planning clinic' to get a phone number of a local one.
I just walked in off the street to my local family planning clinic, and didn't need an appointment - did take two hours, though. :rolleyes: I got asked about family med history, my blood pressure, my weight and height, and told a little about the pill I was put on. That's it, really.