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Short answer: it depends on the method. Typical monthly costs without insurance are roughly:
- Combined oral contraceptive pills (generics): about $15–$35 per month through online telehealth services (often includes the consult and shipping). Examples: Nurx, Lemonaid Health, Hers — they all prescribe generics and include delivery, which keeps price in this range. Buying a 90‑day supply can cut the monthly equivalent.
- Branded pills: about $30–$80+ per month (brand name prices vary; coupons can lower cost). Use GoodRx or manufacturer savings programs to reduce out‑of‑pocket cost.
- Progestin‑only (mini) pills: similar to combined generics — roughly $15–$40/month via the same online providers.
- Patch (Xulane) or ring (NuvaRing): roughly $30–$80+ per month when filled regularly.
- Long‑acting reversible contraception (IUDs — Mirena, Kyleena, Paragard): large one‑time cost of about $500–$1,300+ for device + insertion without insurance (works out to a low monthly cost only over years). Planned Parenthood and Title X clinics often offer sliding‑scale fees to lower this.
- Implant (Nexplanon): roughly $600–$1,200 for insertion and device without insurance.
- Depo‑Provera shot: about $30–$150 per injection including visit fees (every 3 months).
- Emergency contraception: Plan B ~ $30–$50 OTC; ella (prescription) ~$50–$130.
Services to consider and why:
- Nurx — easy online visit, home delivery, common low prices on generics.
- Lemonaid Health — low flat pricing, quick shipping, includes consult.
- Hers — affordable generics and discreet delivery.
- Planned Parenthood Direct app / local Planned Parenthood — can be lower cost, sliding scale, and helpful for IUD insertions and long‑acting methods.
- GoodRx — not a telehealth platform but useful coupons to lower pharmacy costs for branded or generic meds.
Money‑saving tips:
- Choose a generic pill and order a 90‑day supply when possible.
- Use GoodRx or manufacturer savings cards for brand names.
- Check Title X clinics / Planned Parenthood for sliding‑scale fees or reduced prices for LARC (IUD/implant).
- Ask the telehealth service whether consult and shipping are included.
If you tell me which method you’re interested in (pill, ring, patch, IUD, implant, shot) and where you live (U.S. state or country), I can give more specific price estimates and recommend the best online services for that option.