Things to Remember
The pill must be obtained from a medical clinician, and an examination is required.
The costs of the examination and pill vary, but are usually lower at a clinic such as Planned Parenthood. The cost is covered by Medicaid.
The pill should not be used by smokers who smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day.
Use of the pill in addition to condoms is a more effective way to protect yourself against pregnancy as well as STIs.
If you are breast feeding or suffer adverse side effects from estrogen, such as severe headaches and high blood pressure, a pill without estrogen is available and is known as the mini pill.