Sometimes it’s hard to figure out just what Planned Parenthood does. A lot of people will try to sway you with information that may or may not be correct. Here’s a little bit of information for you check out if you need some help. All other information can be found at your local Planned Parenthood clinic or on their website, PlannedParenthood.com
Planned parenthood provides birth control services for both men and women. From the pill to the patch to condoms, they’ve got you covered. Planned Parenthood provides all types of birth control services to anyone in need of it. Not only do they have pamphlets in their clinics, but they also have all types of birth control listed on their website. When I say all types of birth control, I mean they’ve got the details on every kind you could think of. Birth control information isn’t the only thing they provide regarding that. They also provide online birth control services in certain states. If it’s difficult for you to get proper birth control, Planned Parenthood has an online chat in which you can talk to a real doctor about your options. After discussing your options, the birth control will be shipped in a discreet package to your home! This allows people to have access to safe birth control!
Planned Parenthood provides services for both men and women. For women, they provide services such as breast cancer screenings, prevention of cervical cancer, discussion on women infertility, and HPV tests. For men, they have services such as men birth control, men infertility, and discussion on testicular cancer. Both of those services are important for those who didn’t have access to that information while in high school. All of the services are important for those in relationships and people who are single. Planned Parenthood also provides STD screenings for those who want to get checked out.
Planned Parenthood even has an app! The app is called Spot On and helps females track their periods. They can set up reminders for birth control, track their period, record things such as mood swings, cramps, all types of symptoms, and all the data is personalized just for you. The app is simple and works for the typical person who needs a little help tracking down their period or just need to be reminded about when to take their birth control. Right now it’s only available for iPhones, but luckily for Android users they’ll only have to wait until June 2016 for the app to be released.