The short answer: STI testing can cost anywhere from $0-250.

The longer answer: It all depends on the tests you need, whether you have symptoms, and if you need an exam. Many health insurance plans cover 100% of the costs of STI testing with no copay or out-of-pocket costs to you.

If you don't have insurance or your insurance doesn't cover the cost of your visit, you can ask if the health center uses a sliding scale, which means they'll lower the price depending on your income. You can also contact your nearest Planned Parenthood health center for information and resources. They will help you get the care you need at a cost you can afford.

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The short answer: There's a lot to consider — like convenience, effectiveness, and cost. Talk to your nurse or doctor and check out this Planned Parenthood resource to learn more about different birth control methods.

The longer answer: There are many different types of birth control: birth control pills, condoms, birth control shots, birth control implants, IUDs, and more. You need to find the one that fits into your life.

You can learn more about birth control methods to figure out what works best for you. You can also contact your nearest Planned Parenthood health center for information.

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The short answer: Nope — these are very different medicines.

The longer answer: Medication abortion (also called abortion pills, or mifepristone and misoprostol) and emergency contraception (also called Plan B or the morning-after pill) are two very different medicines.

Abortion pills are a safe way to end a pregnancy. Unlike contraception, which prevents pregnancy, you use abortion pills when you're already pregnant.

The morning-after pill, like other contraception, stops pregnancy from happening in the first place. You use it soon after sex but before you get pregnant, since morning-after pills won't cause an abortion.

You can always reach out to your nearest Planned Parenthood health center for information.

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