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Annual Exams
Some women think getting an exam is a lot of trouble ... that it's too expensive ... or that they'll have to wait weeks for an appointment. They don't know about Planned Parenthood of Alabama. Every year thousands of Alabama women turn to Planned Parenthood for quality care ... and you can trust Planned Parenthood, we're America's experts in
reproductive health. Don't put off getting your exam or your birth control because it's too expensive ... you'll be surprised how reasonable the services are at Planned Parenthood ... and you wont have to wait weeks for an appointment. Call the center nearest you for more information ... we'll be glad to answer your questions. If you need an exam, birth control, or if you need treatment for an infection, call Planned Parenthood ... we accept most major credit cards, Plan First and Alabama Medicaid as well as some private insurance.
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Infection Screening and Treatment
Planned Parenthood of Alabama offers low-cost, prompt, screening and treatment for lower urinary tract infections, as well as yeast and other infections. If you think you have an infection, don't put off care. Call Planned Parenthood!
We also offer low-cost screening for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. If you think you have been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection, don't put off screening or treatment. Early detection and treatment is always the best course of action! Planned Parenthood of Alabama centers offer confidential, prompt, and professional care. Call us if you have questions ... or visit the center nearest you.
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Methods of Birth Control
Planned Parenthood of Alabama offers many methods of birth control. Our experienced medical staff can help you select the method that's right for you. Some of the methods available at Planned Parenthood of Alabama include:
- The Pill (daily oral contraceptive)
- The Shot (3-month injection)
- The IUD (intrauterine device that can be used up to 10 years)
- Diaphragm (fitted barrier)
- The Ring (hormonal)
- The Patch (hormonal patch)
- The Rubber (latex condom)
- Spermicides (foam or suppository)
- Vasectomy (male sterilization)
- Fertility Awareness (also known as the rhythm method, utilizing
temperature, cervical mucous, and/or calendar indicators)
- The Morning After Pill (Emergency Contraception)
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Pregnancy Tests
All Planned Parenthood of Alabama centers offer low-cost, early-detection pregnancy tests. Call the center nearest you for more information.
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Emergency Contraception
Whatever the reason ... if you have had intercourse and did not use birth control, you are at risk of becoming pregnant. Planned Parenthood of Alabama offers The Morning After Pill as an emergency contraceptive that can lower the risk of pregnancy. Call the center nearest you for more information.
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Abortion Services
Planned Parenthood of Alabama's Centers in Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile offer abortion services. We offer pregnancy tests and ultrasounds as well as pregnancy options counseling. All of Planned Parenthood of Alabama's Health Centers are licensed by the state of Alabama and the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and our compassionate medical staff is specially trained to make your visit as pleasant as possible. You can reach our Birmingham Health Center at (205) 322-2121
or our Mobile Center at (251) 342-6695. All centers offer recorded information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Appointments can be made during regular business hours.
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Research Programs
Planned Parenthood of Alabama participates in many studies of new medications to treat infections and new methods of birth control. All studies are FDA approved and many offer free supplies, exams, and compensation for patients' time and travel. Call the center nearest you for more information.
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