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Can I get an IUD without my mom knowing?
And do you need parent permission to get an IUD? There’s no age requirement to get an IUD. If your nurse or doctor says an IUD is safe for you, you can get one. Most of the time, you don’t need parent permission to get birth control, like IUDs.
How old do you have to be to get an IUD?
If you are 18 or older, parental permission is not required. Ask your health care provider if a long acting birth control would be a good method for you.
Can you get an IUD if you are not sexually active?
“It’s safe to get an IUD even if you’ve never had penetrative vaginal sex. Your sexual history shouldn’t impact the method of birth control you decide to use.”
Is it possible to get pregnant with an IUD?
However, no form of birth control is 100 percent effective. While rare, it’s possible to become pregnant while using an IUD. Such was the case for a patient I saw in the spring of 2018. She had an IUD, and when she took a home pregnancy test, it was positive.
There’s no age requirement to get an IUD. If your nurse or doctor says an IUD is safe for you, you can get one. Most of the time, you don’t need parent permission to get birth control, like IUDs. But the laws are different in every state. There are certain places where your nurse or doctor can contact a parent or guardian if you’re under 18.
How do I get an IUD from Planned Parenthood?
You can get an IUD from your local Planned Parenthood health center or another nurse or doctor. You may be able to get an IUD for free or at low cost. Want an IUD?
Where can I get an IUD for free?
You can get an IUD from your local Planned Parenthood health center or another nurse or doctor. You may be able to get an IUD for free or at low cost. Find a Health Center A right arrow in a circle. We couldn’t access your location, please search for a location.