Birth Control Pills at Planned Parenthood: Brands & Options

Planned Parenthood offers various birth control pills; specific brands vary by clinic and patient needs. Common categories include:

1. Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs)

• Seasonique: Ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel; 91-day cycle (12 weeks active, 1 week off).
• Yaz: Ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone; 28-day cycle.
• Ortho Tri-Cyclen: Triphasic; three estrogen/two progestin doses; 28-day cycle.
• Loestrin 24 Fe: 24 active pills + 4 placebo pills.

2. Progestin-Only Pills (POPs)

• Camila: Norethindrone; continuous, no pill-free interval.
• Micronor: Norethindrone; continuous.

3. Extended-Cycle Progestin-Only Pills (ECPs)

• Slynd: Levonorgestrel; 90 days active + 7-day break.

Planned Parenthood may also offer chewable, low-dose, or condition-specific formulations. Discuss your needs with a provider to determine the best option.