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Short answer — go with a telehealth provider that explicitly lists the patch or ring as options rather than only pills. Top choices:
- Nurx — Widely known for birth control delivery, accepts many insurances, and commonly offers the ring and patch options (fast online consult + shipping). Good if you want convenience and insurance billing.
- Planned Parenthood Direct (app/online) — A trusted nonprofit; clinicians can prescribe patch or ring and they’ll help you find low-cost options or an in-person clinic if needed. Good for privacy and sliding-scale care.
- Ro (Ro Pharmacy / Women’s Health) — Large telehealth + pharmacy integration, quick turnaround and shipping. Often lists patch and ring among contraceptive options.
- Maven Clinic — Focused on women’s health and continuity of care (good if you want follow-up visits or help switching methods). They can prescribe ring/patch where available.
- Lemonaid Health — Simple online consult with transparent flat fees; sometimes offers ring/patch depending on state.
A few practical notes:
- Common brands: NuvaRing and Annovera (vaginal rings), Xulane and Twirla (patches). Not every brand is offered by every service; Annovera is a yearly reusable ring and may have different availability/requirements.
- Availability depends on your state, insurance, age/BMI (some patches like Twirla have BMI limits), and the provider’s formularies. Always check the individual service’s “birth control” options page before you sign up.
- If you want, tell me your state (or zip) and I can narrow which of these services are most likely to offer the patch or ring where you live.