(07-10-2018, 12:39 PM)mikesez Wrote:

(07-10-2018, 11:38 AM)pirkster Wrote: There's a free clinic within walking distance.

Free clinics may require an appointment and they typically screen clients by income level - a girl may need detailed accounts of her parents' income level to be seen.

And there is no reason for her to be seen by anyone.  The Academy of Obstetrics and Gynocology has a position paper saying that there is no reason to require a girl to be examined if all she wants is contraceptive pills, and no risk of problems due to taking the wrong amount.  There is no medical reason contraceptive pills should not be available over the counter.  Literally the only reason they are not is that none of the manufacturers have applied to the FDA.  They all feel like they can make more money when it's Rx only and most people get it with their insurance.

A woman without medical insurance currently has to be examined ($150/year) and then fill a prescription ($30/month min).  That is affordable for most but not everyone. And the annual part of the deal isn't even necessary.