Can a general practitioner prescribe birth control, or do I need to go to a gynecologist?

July 29th, 2010 | by admin |

I have recently moved to a new city, and haven’t set things up with a new doctor yet. I’m wondering how many appointments I need to make right away. My birth control prescription is about to run out – do I need to make an appointment with a gynecologist to get this renewed, or can I ask my regular doctor when I go in for a physical?

General practitioners can do pap smears/gyn exam and prescribe birth control.

  1. 3 Responses to “Can a general practitioner prescribe birth control, or do I need to go to a gynecologist?”

  2. By juliels on Jul 30, 2010 | Reply

    Any doctor can prescribe birth control.
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  3. By Kip on Jul 30, 2010 | Reply

    Yes, Even some midwives depending on the state can prescribe.

    However if you have to have a physical, they will send you to an OBGYN> For them to prescribe, your best bet is to contact planned parent hood.
    References :

  4. By amandarez73 on Jul 30, 2010 | Reply

    General practitioners can do pap smears/gyn exam and prescribe birth control.
    References :
    I am a nurse practitioner

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