Planned Parenthood

Needed my usual monthly birth control and didn’t want to go back to a big hospital and wait forever. So my friend recommended I try out Planned Parenthood. (Shout out to Donikea A.!)
So here’s a breakdown of my first experience:
* Scheduled the day before online — simple!
* Walking in — parking was easy, lots in the back, nothing is labeled on the outside, but once you walk in the building you can read the directory on the wall that says it’s in 250. Took the elevator right up. Pressed the doorbell lock button this, was let right in. The girl at the front desk was beyond friendly, called me by name, helped me with paperwork
* Waiting — waited maybe at most 10 minutes — unlike the Cleveland Clinic OGBYN where I’ve waited upwards of 2 hours.
o Only flaw — it was in the upper 70s yesterday — lets just say I already needed my hormone pills and I definitely felt the lack of air conditioning lol — but hey they had fans
* Exam room — clean, efficient (enjoyed the condom chandelier)
* Staff — the girl who took my pressure and asked me 101 questions about my sex life was super kind and understanding. Made me feel at ease, like talking to a friend — thanks girl!
o Lisa — the clinician — Awesome! Super quick, understanding, concerned for my health. Willing to talk other birth control methods — just an overall good, easy experience
With all that said — Ladies! If you need some birth control — medical reasons or not, try out Planned Parenthood. I had nothing but a great experience. Check it out!
* I in no way sponsor or am affiliated with PP, just a pro choice, Alfa female *

The main clinician, the one who does the actual office visits, is rude and demeaning. Acting as though I’m just a number and a paycheck. Had no sympathy for ky racing nerves as I asked her questions about new procedures. I also got a mouthful from a receptionist who didnt like I brought my THERAPY dog into a medical facility. I know if osha comes in that they’d have a field day. But if I have the proper paperwork, then it’s no problem.
Displeased. Make the drive to medina, its worth it.

I don’t have insurance so this is a great place to get the pill. I need it for medical reasons, if I go without it I will feel just horrible, they have many options including having them delivered, very convenient and reliable. Their rates for check ups are very reasonable.
I did have one complaint, they started only being open every other Saturday, but their hour of operation list on the site didn’t reflect that. I drove all the way over there and it was closed at 1:30pm.
All around a great place, ample parking, great landmarks in the area, and not that many protesters to annoy you.

I’m an American so naturally, I’m uninsured. I’ve been lucky enough to have escaped major injury and chronic illness so far *KNOCK WOOD* but every now and again, a girl needs to make sure the works are functioning properly without a student loan-​sized bill to look forward to.
Hiya, PP. The girls are always friendly and pretty quick, though if you need a doctor doctor you’ll have to wait until his in-​residence day and hours. If not, hit up the nurses for your tests and exams. Some of the nurse practitioners are extremely friendly and knowledgable, others sort of hustle you through. It’s a crap shoot as far as what you might get but if you set the pace and answer your questions completely, you should get what you need.
The sliding scale works with your income level and is very reasonable. The parking lot is huge and they are located on the first floor, easy come and go. I’m thankful that Planned Parenthood exists, hopefully our politicians can figure out a way to get along with them because the service is invaluable. Take care of your lady plumbing, girls!