Can a minor get birth control without parental consent?

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asked Dec 23, 2023 in Pregnancy by udahbelasan (1,080 points)
Can a minor get birth control without parental consent?

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answered Sep 1, 2024 by y4015 (2,680 points)
A minor can get birth control without parental consent in 23 of the United States.

23 states in the United States including D.C. allow minors to get birth control on their own without parental consent or guardian consent.

However the states have their own ability to decide their own rules about allowing a minor to access birth control.

The states that allow minors to get birth control without parental consent include.

Alaska.
Arizona.
Arkansas.
California.
Colorado.
District of Columbia.
Georgia.
Idaho.
Iowa.
Massachusetts.
Nevada.
New Mexico.
New York.
North Carolina.
Pennsylvania.
Tennessee.
Virginia.
Washington.
Wyoming.

You don't have to be a certain age to get birth control.

Picking a birth control method that fits your life is the key. Only you can decide what is best for you.

Several states explicitly allow people under age 18 to receive prescription birth control without parental involvement.

Some states however reserve the right to notify a parent or legal guardian with few exceptions, while others have unclear legal status.

Also, no one can force you to use birth control if you don't want to.

After you visit PPHP, they will not notify your parents of the care you received if you do not want them to know.

Your parents cannot even access your medical records without your permission.

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