HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Do i need a prescription in order to purchase oral contraceptives? radiologist said i needed them in order to treat polycystic ovaries

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are hormone pills and are not over-the-counter, regardless of what the reason is for using the pills. One should see her primary care doctor or an Ob-Gyn doctor to be evaluated, and then started on oral contraceptives if needed.

Answered 7/1/2016

1.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I'm 22 and was told I may have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) how will that effect me and is it reversible or treatable for life?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My radiologist told me i hav policystic pattern of ovaries.But i don't hav any symptoms related to pcos.Periods regular.Am i suffering wit pcos or not?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Is it a 100% chance that you can't get pregnant when you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and taking birth control?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My cycle has just gone over 100 days. I have polycystic ovaries (not syndrome). Recently stopped birth control pill. Is this detrimental to my health?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can birth control pills help with my polycystic ovary syndrome? If i start birth control pills, could this improve my polycystic ovary syndrome?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can sexual anhedonia be caused by polycystic ovary syndrom?Even after contraceptive pill therapy, when cysts are gone, i can't get pleasure from orgasm
Hello im using contraceptive pills for hormonal imbalance my o.B told me to continue until i get married because I have a polycistic ovaries.Is it ok?
What to do if I have polycystic ovary syndrome and i'm taking birth control to treat it. Will laser hair removal work for me?
What to do if I have polycystic ovary syndrome and I am taking birth control pills to treat it. Will laser hair removal work for me?
I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. And I am 16 years and virgin so can I wait before taking birth control or I have to treat it immediately ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.