Family Planning
Available Services
Family planning services provide individuals with the information and means to exercise personal choice in determining the number and spacing of children.
Services include:
Family planning services provide individuals with the information and means to exercise personal choice in determining the number and spacing of children.
Services include:
- Family planning visit includes breast exam and may include cervical cancer screening and pelvic exam
- Diagnosis and treatment of vaginal infections
- Pregnancy testing
- Birth control (see options below) including education and reproductive counseling
- Testicular exams
- Sexually-transmitted disease (STD) testing
- Free HIV testing
- Health education and counseling
Birth Control
Available birth control options include:
- Birth control pills
- Condoms (Visit the CDC website for more information about the effectiveness of condoms at preventing unwanted pregnancies.)
- Diaphragms
- Injection (Depo-Provera equivalent)
- Referral for other methods
- Sterilization referral
Information to Remember
- If you need a pap smear or an exam for a vaginal infection, do not douche, insert vaginal medication or have sexual intercourse for at least 24 hours (preferably 48 hours) before testing.
- You’re encouraged to contact the Health Department at 785-843-0721 or Email Lawrence Public Health Department, if you have concerns about your birth control method or STDs.
Family Planning brochure
To download a copy of the brochure,click Copy of Brochure.