Birth control?

[Jojo92122 1,924]

My doctor is in Mexico.  Living near the border, I see him every month.  I will bring 2-3 months of medications with me across the border.  Always declare them.  Always bring my prescription with me.  Never had a problem.  The border guards are familiar with people like me who prefer the simplicity and quick professional services in Mexico vs the messed up US insurance based nightmare for medical services.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

1 minute ago, madiartzer said:

I believe that the brand I’m on currently is already a generic version! So I could ask my doctor to provide me with a written prescription and get that filled in the US?

Your US doctor can give you a written prescription to be filled in the US.

 

If you mean your Canadian doctor, then he/she is not authorized to prescribe medications in the US.

[madiartzer 41]

3 minutes ago, Jojo92122 said:

Your US doctor can give you a written prescription to be filled in the US.

 

If you mean your Canadian doctor, then he/she is not authorized to prescribe medications in the US.

Ohhh, I see. I don’t have a US doctor.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

To fill a prescription in the US, you need a US medical professional who is authorized to prescribe in the US.

US prescriptions are not honored in Canada either.  

The policy exists because we don't want foreign doctors who will prescribe anything to anyone without an exam as long as money changes hands.  The US Government would lose control over prescription medications if a foreign doctor could prescribe narcotics in the US.  Foreign doctors are not authorized to practice medicine in the US.

[madiartzer 41]

5 minutes ago, Jojo92122 said:

To fill a prescription in the US, you need a US medical professional who is authorized to prescribe in the US.

US prescriptions are not honored in Canada either.  

The policy exists because we don't want foreign doctors who will prescribe anything to anyone without an exam as long as money changes hands.  The US Government would lose control over prescription medications if a foreign doctor could prescribe narcotics in the US.  Foreign doctors are not authorized to practice medicine in the US.

So I guess Planned Parenthood is my only option?

[yuna628 9,726]

9 hours ago, madiartzer said:

I will only have one pack of birth control on me when I move to the US next month. What are my options as far as continuing to stay on BC?

My doctor here in Canada has given me refills for a year, but I only get about 3 packs at a time. My mom has offered to get my prescription from the pharmacy and then get them to me when she comes to visit. Is this illegal/not the right way to go about it?

I really have no idea what to do.

OP:

 

You have some options, that if you'd like to continue on with birth control, should be discussed with your fiancé asap.

 

Does your fiancé have health insurance? If so, upon marriage it would be very responsible to add you to his coverage as his spouse. For most ladies, birth control would be free or very low cost. Any of the drugs offered in Canada are likely to be the same in the US. You'll need to see a US doctor though that accepts the insurance, and then you could discuss your current medication options.

 

You could also obtain your own insurance in the US upon marriage. There will be a cost either way... but health insurance is pretty much going to be a necessity, and if children are not a priority right now, especially important. Having joint coverage together is also great for future proof down the line.

 

If for some reason you were intending to wait on having insurance (and in this situation I'm not sure why you would), you'd probably want to go find your nearest Planned Parenthood or sexual health clinic. It's going to cost you out of pocket.

 

[Jojo92122 1,924]

Just now, madiartzer said:

So I guess Planned Parenthood is my only option?

Yeah.  PP is the best way to go.

The US is archaic when it comes to BC.  The religious nuts equate it to abortions, so access to BC for the poor sucks.  Paying $50/month is a tax on poor women and their families.  ####### pills are easier to get than BC.

[TBoneTX 46,175]

59 minutes ago, Jojo92122 said:

My doctor is in Mexico.  Living near the border, I see him every month.  I will bring 2-3 months of medications with me across the border.  Always declare them.  Always bring my prescription with me.  Never had a problem.  The border guards are familiar with people like me who prefer the simplicity and quick professional services in Mexico vs the messed up US insurance based nightmare for medical services.

This is a wonderful system that many of us utilize.

[madiartzer 41]

40 minutes ago, yuna628 said:

OP:

 

You have some options, that if you'd like to continue on with birth control, should be discussed with your fiancé asap.

 

Does your fiancé have health insurance? If so, upon marriage it would be very responsible to add you to his coverage as his spouse. For most ladies, birth control would be free or very low cost. Any of the drugs offered in Canada are likely to be the same in the US. You'll need to see a US doctor though that accepts the insurance, and then you could discuss your current medication options.

 

You could also obtain your own insurance in the US upon marriage. There will be a cost either way... but health insurance is pretty much going to be a necessity, and if children are not a priority right now, especially important. Having joint coverage together is also great for future proof down the line.

 

If for some reason you were intending to wait on having insurance (and in this situation I'm not sure why you would), you'd probably want to go find your nearest Planned Parenthood or sexual health clinic. It's going to cost you out of pocket.

 

This is exactly the kind of answer I was looking for, thank you! I’ll screenshot this and send it to my fiancé. I’m sure he’ll add me to his coverage plan. 

[NikLR 13,232]

2 hours ago, madiartzer said:

I believe that the brand I’m on currently is already a generic version! So I could ask my doctor to provide me with a written prescription and get that filled in the US?

Well you cant get the prescription filled but you can show a dr in the USA what you were on to get a script here for the same product. 

[bad4tatt 168]

12 hours ago, madiartzer said:

I will only have one pack of birth control on me when I move to the US next month. What are my options as far as continuing to stay on BC?

My doctor here in Canada has given me refills for a year, but I only get about 3 packs at a time. My mom has offered to get my prescription from the pharmacy and then get them to me when she comes to visit. Is this illegal/not the right way to go about it?

I really have no idea what to do.

When I crossed the border with a RX, it had to be in my name. Not sure how that would work with your mom bringing them. Call CBP and ask, they are really good at helping with questions.

[sparkles_ 456]

Depending on what state you will live in, you can order them online and do a video chat visit with a PA. They will be mailed to you, it is all legal if you live in the states that allow it. Here is the link. 

https://www.prjktruby.com/

[javadown2 308]

If your spouse has insurance you can start with that first, look into an IUD...it's much easier then taking a pill and more effective. 

[britishandusa 446]

Hey there! I work in an OB/GYN. You can def go to any OB/GYN for a consult for birth control options, not just Planned Parenthood. Have you thought about getting an IUD? They can last from 3 - 10 years, depending on which one you get and you can take them out any time. Nexplanon is another option (the one in the arm) or even the shot! I would try to get these before you leave Canada as it might be cheaper with your provider but your options are not limited here either! Feel free to message me if you any questions!

[mcdull 474]

I'd ask my man to put on something?