Combined pill

[Pylon]

Can a nurse refuse my 17 year old daughter the combination pill?

[Hidden]

I imagine they could if there was a good reason why she wouldn’t be suitable for it?

[Cooper27]

Depends on her reasons. They might refuse to prescribe it if your daughter has a predisposition to blood clotting.

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

🤔 If you are in the US..

Go to the doctor with your teen to discuss the options. Some things to consider:

Her overall health

Cultural and religious preferences

How well the method prevents pregnancy

Whether it prevents STDs

Ease of use

Cost

It can be hard to talk to your teen about sex and birth control. Her pediatrician or family doctor can help get the conversation started and either prescribe what she needs or refer you to a specialist.

As of March 2016, teens in 21 states and the District of Columbia are able to decide for themselves if they want birth control. They don’t need a parent's consent.