Title: Frequently Asked Questions | Florida Department of Health in Orange
Headings: Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Family Planning and Prenatal Health
Birth Control Pills
Can I get birth control without my parents knowing?
How long does it take for the pill to work?
Is it true that you can use the pill to skip your period?
Do antibiotics and other medications affect the pill?
If I become pregnant while on the pill will it harm the baby?
Depo-Provera Injection
How long does it take for Depo-Provera to work?
How often do I have to get the shot?
What if I am late for my shot?
Can I breast feed my baby if I use Depo-Provera for birth control?
Emergency Contraceptives
What are Emergency Contraceptives?
Is this the same as the abortion pill?
How do Emergency Contraceptives work?
When should I use Emergency Contraceptives?
Can Emergency Contraception Pills (ECP) protect me against Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)?
Where can I get Emergency Contraceptives?
Pregnancy Testing
How long after sex must I wait to take a pregnancy test so that I get accurate results?
Can I walk in and get a pregnancy test?
Can I get results the same day?
I'm under 18 do I need parental consent?
How much does it cost?
What kind of pregnancy test do you offer?
I'm pregnant, now what?
What is Long Acting Reversible Contraception?
What are LARC methods?
Prevention
I am having sex for the first time. How can I protect myself from pregnancy and STI?
Is the withdrawal method a reliable way to prevent pregnancy and STI?

Content: Can I get results the same day? Yes, results are available the same day. I'm under 18 do I need parental consent? No, under Florida law you do not need parental consent to be seen or treated. How much does it cost? Cost is $6.50 but is covered by Medicaid for those who are eligible. Services to most minors are FREE. What kind of pregnancy test do you offer? We offer a urine based test that measures the amount of HCG, the pregnancy hormone, in your body. I'm pregnant, now what?