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My physician said her office, which canada goose outlet is a non Planned Parenthood, fairly standard primary care practice, had seen a huge uptick in requests for IUDs since the election. I told her that I was scared about the future of healthcare and worried about being able to access birth control after Trump takes office. She agreed and admitted her colleagues share in those fears and uncertainties. My IUD was actually on backorder, so it took about a month for me to get an appointment. Overall, it was not a heartening experience.
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I’m on my husband’s insurance and I spent a few days on the phone with the insurance company and his HR department trying to make sure it was approved. Every time I got on the phone with someone I said, „I have to get this before January 20th.” And they were all like, „Yes. I understand.”
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„I’m worried Obamacare isn’t going to stick, and I need something that is going to protect me.” Becki, 31, Wash.
I recently got on Obamacare because I made the decision to go back to school full time and I have no income right now. I’ve been on the pill since I was 17, but three weeks ago I got an IUD.
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„I’m on my husband’s plan, which is Grandfathered.” Andrea, 30, Calif.
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During high school, my periods became incredibly painful and heavy to the point where I was throwing up and missing school each month. Finally, I was diagnosed with endometriosis and put on Seasonique, the 91 day birth control pill. I don’t remember being talked to about options.
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„I knew that if I was ever going to be able to afford an [IUD], this was my window.” Katie, 22, Calif.