Schedule an appointment with a doctor, nurse practitioner, gynecologist, or family planning clinic
Visit a Planned Parenthood or local sexual health clinic
Ask a pharmacist about over-the-counter birth control options where available
Use a telehealth service that prescribes birth control
Check your insurance provider for in-network reproductive health providers
Bring a list of your medical history, medications, and any questions
Ask about pills, patch, ring, shot, implant, IUD, condoms, or emergency contraception
Get a prescription if required
Pick up the method from a pharmacy or clinic
Follow the instructions provided by the clinician or product label