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Does planned parenthood give you a pregnancy test before giving birth control?

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I hope so: Not an ob/gyn but anyone who prescribes birth control to a patient for the first time should know whether or not the patient is pregnant.

Answered 10/8/2013

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Planned Parenthood: Yes. They provide the appropriate care for women needing this service.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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