What Birth Control Can I Get Online?

Tired of using your sick days—or worse, your paid time off—to sit in a waiting room? Or spending your money on doctor’s consultation fees instead of little treats? You deserve better! If you’re headed to the doctor’s office to start (or switch) your birth control prescription, we’ve got some great news: ✨online birth control prescriptions✨. That’s it. That’s the great news.

Alright, in all seriousness! We’re here to talk about everything you need to know about getting birth control online. Read on to learn what kinds of birth control are available online, how to get your prescription without an appointment, how you can fill your existing prescription, and so much more.

The best way to get birth control

Mmkay, we might be a bit biased here, but hear us out! Getting birth control online is easier and more affordable than going through a traditional doctor’s office or health clinic. But that doesn’t make it any less legit! When you order your pills, patch, or ring online, a medical provider reviews your medical history and makes the same recommendations as they would in an in-person appointment.

Filling your birth control prescription online is often a cheaper option because the consultation fees are more affordable than what you would pay in-office—and your prescription can be delivered to your home for free. Plus, Wisp offers generic versions of the most popular birth control options. Generic prescriptions have the exact same active ingredients as their name-brand counterparts but at a much lower cost!

Ever go to take your pill like the responsible babe you are, and then realize you’ve run out? 😫 Well, last not-so-little advantage here: filling your prescription online can be faster than going through a doctor’s office. Wisp offers a one-month, three-month, or full-year supply so you never miss a pill. No anxiety needed!

Does all that make ordering birth control online the best way to get your prescription? Well, that’s up to you! You know your situation best—and we’ll always be here if you decide online birth control is right for you.

Here are some quick takeaways about the benefits of choosing an online birth control prescription:

• Low cost: generic prescriptions make sure you pay the lowest available cost
• Free delivery or local pickup: Wisp sends your prescription to your door in discreet packaging or pick it up at your convenience
• Lower consultation fees: avoid hefty, in-person costs
• Never miss a pill: three-month or year supply options save you from missed-pill anxiety

How to get birth control without an appointment

Did you know that it’s possible to get a birth control prescription without a traditionals doctor’s appointment—even if you haven’t had a prescription before? Whether or not you knew, we’re happy to confirm that yes, you can totally get contraceptive pills, patches, or rings without a trip to the doctor’s office!

And remember, ordering your birth control online without an appointment doesn’t need to be scary! In fact, it gives you more time to consider which pill best meets your needs—like PMS relief, help with acne, lighter periods, and more—without any pressure or stress. You’ll get the care you need, on your terms.

Here’s the step-by-step breakdown of how to get birth control without an appointment.

1. Decide which type of birth control is right for you: The number of birth control options has skyrocketed and each type has its own advantages! To get a prescription online without an appointment, you can choose between birth control pills, patches, or vaginal rings. Birth control shots, IUDs, and implants are also available—but those require an in-person doctor’s visit. Not sure which is best for your situation and lifestyle? Take our Birth Control Quiz to help you decide!

2. An online medical provider reviews your request: Just because you’re ordering your birth control prescription online doesn’t mean a provider isn’t involved! At Wisp, a licensed medical provider will take a look at your submission and follow up same-day if needed. Even without an office visit, you’ll receive safe and effective care.

3. Pick up or receive your prescription: Once your details are squared away—which usually happens same-day—you can go ahead and pick up your prescription at a pharmacy or wait for free delivery to your doorstep.

4. Get back to your day: Pat yourself on the back, because you’re done! Getting a prescription for birth control without an appointment is quick, easy, painless, and affordable. And if you’ve got any questions, our care team is here to help!

Ready to get started? Go get 'em, hot stuff! Skip the waiting room and start your online birth control prescription with Wisp today.

How to get a birth control refill online

Tired of calling your prescription into the pharmacy and hassling your healthcare provider for a refill? We get it! Ordering your birth control refill online is a great, time-saving alternative. Wisp offers the generic version of most popular birth control prescriptions online. Take a look at the pills Wisp offers—compare the active ingredients to your current pill to find the same one—and start your prescription online, hassle-free.

Types of birth control available online

There are a ton of options when it comes to birth control—and each comes with different benefits! Choosing between them depends on your goals, lifestyle, and personal preferences. So, let’s dig in and talk details about the types of birth control available online.

Types of birth control you can get online include:

• Pills: Combination (estrogen and progesterone) or progestin-only pills you take daily
• Patch: A patch you wear on your skin and change out weekly that delivers estrogen and progestin
• Ring: An intravaginal ring that steadily releases estrogen and progesterone and is replaced monthly

Choosing online birth control pills

The pill has been an incredibly popular and empowering contraceptive option since the 1960s—and for good reason! Hormonal birth control pills have a lot of benefits, besides just pregnancy prevention.

Common benefits of birth control pills can include:

• Improved acne
• Lighter and more regular periods
• Ability to skip periods altogether
• Less severe PMS or PMDD symptoms
• Manage polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Birth control pills are definitely the largest category of contraceptives we’ll talk about today. Let’s break down these pills into the hormones they use to prevent pregnancy.

Combination pills: These pills use a combination of the hormones estrogen and progestin. You’re most likely to experience the benefits we mentioned earlier with a combination pill!

Progestin-only pills: Also known as the mini pill, these pills only use one hormone to prevent pregnancy—progestin. Progestin is a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone.

Low dose birth control: If you prefer a lower dose of estrogen for pregnancy prevention, then this option is for you! Some note fewer side effects with low dose pills—but those side effects usually even out after a few months.

Emergency contraception: If you’ve just had unprotected sex or think your birth control failed, then emergency contraception is here to save the day. Wisp offers two types:

• Levonorgestrel (Generic PLAN B): This pill is only available for delivery–so order ahead of time to have just in case! Take this pill ASAP after unprotected sex, but withing 72 hours (three days).
• Ella Emergency Contraception: Ella is only available for pick-up–so order after unprotected sex, or in advance to keep on hand. Take Ella ASAP but within 120 hours (five days).

Birth Control Patch

Not interested in taking a pill every day, but still want up to 99 percent protection from pregnancy? The Birth Control Patch might be for you! The patch looks like a thin plastic bandage and you can stick it to your upper arm, shoulder, lower back, butt, lower belly, or shoulder blade. Replace the patch each week for three weeks and leave it off for week four—that’s when you’ll get your period. Stick a new patch on after seven days and you’re good to go!

Vaginal Birth Control Ring

Commonly known as NuvaRing, the Vaginal Birth Control Ring is a thin, flexible ring that you place in your vagina for up to 99 percent pregnancy prevention. NuvaRing is another great option if a daily pill isn’t for you! Leave the birth control ring in your vagina for three weeks, then remove it for week four to allow for your period.

Not feeling like having a period? No problem! Just leave the ring in for four weeks, instead of three. Change to a new ring after week four and repeat.

How to get birth control online

Alright, we think you know the answer to this one now! Whether you’re looking to refill your birth control online, switch types of birth control, or start a prescription for the first time–we’ve got you covered. Take a look at your options or use our birth control quiz to help you decide which is right for you. We’re here for you, every step of the way. ❤️