You don’t need an exam to get most types of birth control.
Unless you’re getting an IUD, you don’t need a pelvic exam or an STI test, and you never need to get a Pap smear to get birth control. While those things are generally recommended for most people, they just aren’t necessary before you can get your birth control.
If you are worried about visiting a doctor in person or don’t have the ability to do so, there are many options to get birth control online! Check out our clinic finder to see online telehealth options that might make you feel more comfortable with the provider from the safety of your own home.
Source: Bedsider, 2019