Get affordable access to birth control prescriptions online

Birth control prescriptions should be accessible. With Dr. B you can get an affordable online medical consultation for the pill or a ring.

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How Dr. B treats birth control

1
Health assessment with Dr. B

Tell us about your condition with a $15 online consultation. No video calls necessary.

2
Prescription sent to pharmacy

If a birth control prescription is recommended after a medical provider reviews your treatment, it will be sent to your pharmacy.

3
Get your medications

Pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy of your choice. Or, get it delivered.

How much will it cost?

Dr. B offers online consultations for $15, which is less than most co-pays. If a birth control prescription is appropriate, your out-of-pocket cost for your medication will depend on your insurance and where you decide to get your prescription filled.

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Medication

Birth control options at Dr. B

Dr. B offers over 170 medications for birth control, including the pill and the ring. We’ve highlighted a few of our most popular and affordable treatments below, but you can also choose others, including both brand and generic options.

Learn more about Lo Loestrin FE
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Lo Loestrin FE

Lo Loestrin FE is a combination birth control pill containing progestin and estrogen. In addition to preventing pregnancy it’s also used to regulate menstrual cycles and treat moderate acne.

Prescription length:

30 days (with 2 refills)

Application:

1 pill, taken daily

Typical pharmacy prices:

  • Price with insurance: your co-pay ($0-40 with most plans)
  • Price without insurance: starting at $139.24
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Learn more about Junel FE 1/20
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Junel FE 1/20

A popular combination birth control pill containing two progestin and estrogen hormones that prevent pregnancy. Junel FE is taken daily and in addition to preventing pregnancy it can also help regulate menstrual cycles and treat acne.

Prescription length:

30 days (with 2 refills)

Application:

1 pill, taken daily

Typical pharmacy prices:

  • Price with insurance: your co-pay ($0-40 with most plans)
  • Price without insurance: starting at $10.64
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Learn more about Nuvaring
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Nuvaring

Nuvaring is a vaginal ring containing progestin and estrogen that prevents pregnancy. Each ring lasts a month and is left in for three weeks, removed and then replaced a week later.

Prescription length:

30 days (with 2 refills)

Application:

Ring, inserted internally

Typical pharmacy prices:

  • Price with insurance: your co-pay ($0-40 with most plans)
  • Price without insurance: starting at $160.00
Get Started With Nuvaring
Learn more about Lo Loestrin FELearn more about Junel FE 1/20Learn more about Nuvaring
Icon of pill

Lo Loestrin FE

Lo Loestrin FE is a combination birth control pill containing progestin and estrogen. In addition to preventing pregnancy it’s also used to regulate menstrual cycles and treat moderate acne.

Icon of pill

Junel FE 1/20

A popular combination birth control pill containing two progestin and estrogen hormones that prevent pregnancy. Junel FE is taken daily and in addition to preventing pregnancy it can also help regulate menstrual cycles and treat acne.

icon of ring

Nuvaring

Nuvaring is a vaginal ring containing progestin and estrogen that prevents pregnancy. Each ring lasts a month and is left in for three weeks, removed and then replaced a week later.

Prescription length:

30 days (with 2 refills)

Prescription length:

30 days (with 2 refills)

Prescription length:

30 days (with 2 refills)

Application:

1 pill, taken daily

Application:

1 pill, taken daily

Application:

Ring, inserted internally

Typical pharmacy prices:

  • Price with insurance: your co-pay ($0-40 with most plans)
  • Price without insurance: starting at $139.24

Typical pharmacy prices:

  • Price with insurance: your co-pay ($0-40 with most plans)
  • Price without insurance: starting at $10.64

Typical pharmacy prices:

  • Price with insurance: your co-pay ($0-40 with most plans)
  • Price without insurance: starting at $160.00
Get Started With Lo Loestrin FEGet Started With Junel FE 1/20Get Started With Nuvaring

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Birth Control Questions

About Birth Control

How much does birth control cost?

Consultation: A birth control consultation costs $15, which is lower than most doctor co-pays. Currently we don’t submit medical consultation claims to insurance companies, but you can use insurance for the prescription itself at your pharmacy.

Medication: Dr B. only charges for the medical consultation. Instead of marking up medications, we enable you to choose the most affordable or convenient pharmacy to get your prescription filled. If you have insurance, birth control is often free. If you don’t have insurance, some generic birth control brands cost as little as $15.

What kinds of birth control do you have?

We offer over 170 brand and generic oral contraceptives as well as the NuvaRing.

How do birth control pills work?
  • Birth control pills work by safely preventing ovulation from occurring. Ovulation refers to the process where hormones trigger the release of an egg from the ovary, making it available for fertilization by sperm. Hormonal birth control prevents the body from ovulating, which means there is no egg for sperm to fertilize and pregnancy is not possible.
  • Birth control pills also thicken cervical mucus, making it difficult for sperm to pass through the cervix and find an egg. In addition, the pill thins the lining of the uterine wall, which makes it less likely for an egg to implant in the uterus even if it is fertilized.
  • The pill is the most popular form of hormonal birth control. A single pack contains a 3-4 week supply of pills.
  • When taken correctly, birth control pills are 99.9% effective at preventing pregnancy. However, missing even one dose can lead to pregnancy.
  • Hormonal birth control does not protect against sexually transmitted infections or diseases, including HIV.
Are there side effects?
  • Birth control pills are considered very safe for most women. Like all medications they also have possible side effects, though most go away after 2-3 months. The most common side effects are spotting or bleeding between periods, sore breasts, mild nausea or headaches. Other side effects can include mood changes and decreased sex drive.
  • Side effects can vary between brands, but birth control shouldn’t make you feel unwell. If you’re still experiencing side effects after three months, you may want to switch brands or try a different birth control method.
  • Birth control pills can cause a higher risk for blood clots. 3-9 out of every 10,000 women who take birth control pills will develop a blood clot. While blood clots can be treated, one-third of people with untreated blood clots die from the condition.
  • The risk for blood clots goes up for birth control users who smoke and are over the age of 35.
  • In rare cases, birth control has also been linked to higher blood pressure, liver tumors and breast cancer.
  • If you’re taking other medications, you’ll want to check with your medical provider about any potential interactions.
What happens when I stop taking birth control pills?
  • While it only takes a few days for the hormones to leave your body, it may take several weeks for your regular menstrual cycle to return. Side effects from stopping birth control pills vary, but may include: the return of PMS symptoms, changes in sex drive, changes in your period, vaginal discharge, and skin changes (like acne).
  • Depending on the pill, ovulation can return as soon as a few days after stopping birth control pills. If you don’t want to become pregnant, use a backup form of birth control, like condoms.
  • While your period may be irregular after stopping the pill, if it doesn’t return after three months, you should take a pregnancy test to make sure you’re not pregnant and talk to your primary care provider.
How soon after stopping birth control pills can I get pregnant?
  • Your regular ovulation cycle will resume a few weeks after stopping birth control pills, but there is a risk of pregnancy as soon as you stop taking them. Be sure to use a backup form of birth control if you don’t want to conceive.
  • Conceiving right after getting off of birth control does not lead to a higher risk for miscarriage or harm to the fetus because the hormones do not remain in your system for more than a few days.
How can I get a birth control prescription online?

Dr. B makes it convenient to get a birth control prescription via an online medical consultation with vetted doctors and medical providers. To start, you'll complete a comprehensive assessment of your health and medical history, which is then reviewed by a provider. If the provider thinks you could benefit from a birth control prescription, it will be sent right to your pharmacy of choice for pickup. For birth control, a doctor or provider can recommend a safe, highly-rated medication or you can choose your preferred generic or brand birth control (including pills or the ring) from over 170 options.

Do you accept insurance?

At this time we don’t submit medical consultation claims to insurance companies, but you can use insurance for the birth control prescription at your pharmacy. With most insurance plans, birth control is free or very low-cost.

What if I don’t have insurance?

Even without insurance, there are still many low-cost generic birth control pill options that range from $7-$50 per one-month supply.

How do refills work?

You’ll receive a three-month birth control supply with every Dr. B consultation. We’ll send you a reminder for an online check-in when it’s time for your next refill.

The whole team at Dr. B has been so helpful, making sure I got the best-suited medicine and checking up to see how things are going.

Kristin, Los Angeles

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