Expert: Norman Solberg - 3/19/2011

Question
do i have to get a referral from my family doctor to go to a women's clinic? im 17 and live in NC. Do i have to take a parent with me to get birth control?

Answer
North Carolina law states that minors (under 18) can consent to birth control without parental permission.  In general, women's clinics do not require a referral from your family doctor (although in some cases, your insurance may require a referral).  You do not need to take a parent with you to get birth control.  Here is a list of family planning clinics in North Carolina http://www.superpages.com/yellowpages/C-Family+Planning+%26+Birth+Control+Clinic...