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Frequenly Asked Questions about Reproductive Coercion (RC)<\/h1>\n

Have questions about the information below? Call our Options Line.<\/p>\n

Planned Parenthood Ottawa Options Line<\/strong><\/p>\n

Call us at <\/span>(613)-226-3234 ext: 101 from 10am – 2pm on Monday – Friday or email <\/span>ppottawa@ppottawa.ca<\/span><\/a> to discuss birth control options in more detail or with one of our trained\u00a0 peer-counsellors.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Are there undetectable methods of birth control?\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n

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\"\"The implant<\/a> is a small rod (about the size of a matchstick) that is inserted under the skin of your upper arm by a healthcare provider. The implant is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy using synthetic hormones for up to 3 years and the cost is around $300 in Ottawa. The <\/span>Sexual Health Centre<\/span><\/a> in Ottawa sometimes provides the implant at a discounted rate for those who need it. For those who may have their periods monitored, the implant most commonly causes lighter and irregular periods.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"The hormonal IUD<\/a> is a small T shaped device that is inserted into the uterus by a healthcare provider. The hormonal IUD is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy using synthetic hormones for up to 5 years and the cost is around $350-$450 in Ottawa. The <\/span>Sexual Health Centre<\/span><\/a> in Ottawa sometimes provides the hormonal IUD at a discounted rate for those who need it. The hormonal IUD can also provide relief from menstrual or premenstrual (aka. period) issues such as irregular or painful periods. For those who may have their periods monitored, the hormonal IUD most commonly causes lighter periods or can eliminate periods completely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Attached to the IUD are two-inch-long threads that hang down through the cervix (the opening to the uterus) and into the top of the vagina. These strings help healthcare providers (or yourself) check to ensure the IUD is still in the right position. If you are worried that a partner might be able to feel the strings, you can request that your healthcare provider cut them. When it is time to remove your IUD, a provider will use an ultrasound to assist with taking it out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"The copper IUD<\/a> is a small t-shaped device wrapped in copper coil. The non-hormonal copper IUD is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy as the copper interacts with the uterus to make the environment unable to carry a pregnancy for up to 5-10 years and the cost is around $80-$200 in Ottawa. The<\/span> Sexual Health Centre<\/span><\/a> in Ottawa sometimes provides the copper IUD at a discounted rate for those who need it. The copper IUD can also be used as a form of<\/span> emergency birth control<\/strong> if inserted between 5-7 days after the sex act that you are worried about. For those who may have their periods monitored, the copper IUD most commonly causes an increase in bleeding and cramps during your cycle, particularly in the first few months.<\/span><\/p>\n

Attached to the IUD are two-inch-long threads that hang down through the cervix (the opening to the uterus) and into the top of the vagina. These strings help healthcare providers (or yourself) check to ensure the IUD is still in the right position. If you are worried that a partner might be able to feel the strings, you can request that your healthcare provider cut them. When it is time to remove your IUD, a provider will use an ultrasound to assist with taking it out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\" The shot <\/a>is an injection by a healthcare provider that contains a synthetic version of progesterone, which is a hormone (aka chemicals) that is naturally occurring in the body. The shot is 96% effective at preventing pregnancy if used once every 3 months (or 12 weeks) and costs around $40 for every shot in Ottawa. The<\/span> Sexual Health Centre<\/span><\/a> in Ottawa sometimes provides the shot at a discounted rate for those who need it. For those who may have their periods monitored, the shot most commonly causes lighter and irregular periods, and sometimes weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/span>Tubal ligation<\/a> is a permanent form of birth control that surgically prevents the egg (or ova) from travelling through the fallopian tube to find a sperm. Tubal Ligations are 99% effective at preventing pregnancy as a specialized healthcare provider will block or cut both of the fallopian tubes and the cost is completely covered if you have an Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Otherwise, reach out to Planned Parenthood Ottawa to discuss coverage under other forms of insurance. To get a tubal ligation in Ontario, you need a referral to a specialized healthcare provider who can perform the surgery. As of October 2022, several clinics in Ottawa are experiencing a backlog of surgeries due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, the average wait time for the procedure is around 2 years. For those who may have their periods monitored, tubal ligation will not affect your menstrual cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"A vasectomy<\/a> is a permanent form of birth control that surgically prevents sperm from leaving the penis to find an egg (or ova). Vasectomies are 99% effective at preventing pregnancy as a specialized healthcare provider will block or cut the vas deferens or tubes that the sperm passes through prior to ejaculation. The cost is completely covered if you have an Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Otherwise, reach out to Planned Parenthood Ottawa to discuss coverage under other forms of insurance. To get a vasectomy in Ontario, you need a referral to a specialized healthcare provider who can perform the surgery. The average wait time for the procedure is around 3 months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sperm adds very little to the semen volume, so you and\/or your partner should not notice any changes in ejaculate following the procedure. Although the scar from a vasectomy is very small and should not be noticeable, a partner may be able to feel it, particularly in cases where a person develops a granuloma. A sperm granuloma is a mass that develops over time as a result of the body’s immune reaction to sperm leaking from the cut end of the vas deferens. It is typically treated with an anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are my options for emergency birth control?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

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\"\"The Morning After Pill (Plan B)<\/a> is a pill (or two pills) used as a form of emergency birth control when you are worried about pregnancy after sex. The Morning After Pill has many brand names that all work just as well, but one of the most common brand names is Plan B (other brands include Step Two, or Next Choice). The morning after pill uses synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy and is most effective if taken within 2 days (48 hours) after the sex you are worried about, but it can be taken for up to 5 days (120 hours) after. Plan B is available at most pharmacies and costs around $15-$50 in Ottawa. It is covered by OHIP+ if you are under the age of 25 however, it needs to be prescribed by a doctor to access it for free. The <\/span>Sexual Health Centre<\/span><\/a> in Ottawa provides Plan B at a discounted rate for those who need it and The Prescriptions Shop at Carleton University offers it to the public for $20. For those who may have their periods monitored, Plan B may cause nausea and a delayed period.\u00a0 If you throw up within 1 hour after taking Plan B consult a healthcare provider for next steps as you may need to take an additional pill.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Ella<\/a> is a pill used as a form of emergency birth control which you can get with a prescription from a health care provider when you are worried about pregnancy after sex. You can take Ella up to 5 days (120 hours) after the sex that you are worried about and Ella is just as effective on day 1 as it is on day 5 after sex using synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy. Ella is available at most pharmacies and costs around $50-$90 in Ottawa. The<\/span> Sexual Health Centre<\/span><\/a> may be able to provides Ella at a discounted rate for those who need it. For those who may have their periods monitored, Ella may cause nausea and a delayed period. If you throw up within 1 hour after taking Ella consult a healthcare provider for next steps as you may need to take an additional pill.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"The copper IUD<\/a> is a small t-shaped device wrapped in copper coil that can also be used as a form of<\/span> emergency birth control<\/span> if inserted between 5-7 days after the sex act that you are worried about. This is the most effective method of emergency contraception and is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy in this timeframe. The copper interacts with the uterus to make the environment unable to carry a pregnancy for up to 5-10 years and costs around $80-$200 in Ottawa. The<\/span> Sexual Health Centre<\/span><\/a> in Ottawa sometimes provides the copper IUD at a discounted rate for those who need it. The copper IUD\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For those who may have their periods monitored, the copper IUD most commonly causes an increase in bleeding and cramps during your cycle, particularly in the first few months.<\/span><\/p>\n

Attached to the IUD are two-inch-long threads that hang down through the cervix (the opening to the uterus) and into the top of the vagina. These strings help healthcare providers (or yourself) check to ensure the IUD is still in the right position. If you are worried that a partner might be able to feel the strings, you can request that your healthcare provider cut them. When it is time to remove your IUD, a provider will use an ultrasound to assist with taking it out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How would I book a \u201ccover\u201d appointment or activity for an abortion, birth control consultations, STI testing, counselling, or safety planning?<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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