I can help — first, which country/state are you in? Availability, shipping and whether a provider will prescribe the patch or the ring depends on location and your medical history. If you’re in the U.S., these telehealth services are the best places to look for the patch (e.g., Xulane) or the vaginal ring (e.g., NuvaRing / Annovera): Nurx — Widely used for contraceptives, fast online intake, same‑day/next‑day shipping in many states, accepts some insurance and offers coupons. Many users report they’ll prescribe the patch or ring when medically appropriate. Planned Parenthood Direct (app/online) — High clinical expertise in sexual and reproductive health; more likely to offer a full range of contraceptive options and to coordinate in‑person care if needed. Good for privacy and low‑cost options. Maven Clinic — Focuses on women’s health and fertility; clinicians often prescribe non‑pill options and can coordinate ongoing follow‑up visits. Good if you want longer clinician access. PlushCare / GoodRx Care — General telehealth services that prescribe birth control; convenient if you already use them and want competitive pricing with GoodRx coupons. Availability of the patch/ring varies by clinician/state. Lemonaid Health (now part of eDrugstore/Lemonaid) — Simple online intake and low cost; primarily pills but some regions/clinicians may prescribe ring or patch—check availability. Notes: The patch (Xulane) and combined vaginal ring (NuvaRing, Annovera) contain estrogen — telemedicine providers will screen for risk factors (smoking, age, clotting history, migraine with aura, etc.) and may decline if it’s unsafe. Prices, insurance coverage, and shipping vary. Some services accept insurance; others are cash with coupons. If you tell me your state and whether you have insurance, I can check which of these services currently ships the patch or ring to you and compare estimated costs.
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