Palos Urgent Care
Birth control, chosen with you.
We explain the options and help you choose what fits your life.
Birth control
Birth control methods differ in how you use them, how well they prevent pregnancy and what side effects they can have. The doctor reviews your health history and what matters to you, then explains which methods are safe choices for you.
What we offer
- The pill, patch and ring
- The birth control shot
- Referral for an IUD or implant
- Pregnancy testing
- Planning for pregnancy
Using the pill, patch or ring and have severe leg pain or swelling, chest pain, trouble breathing, a sudden severe headache or vision loss? Go to the emergency room or call 911.
What to expect
- Book a visit
Book online or call. Bring a list of your medicines.
- Talk through the options
The doctor asks about your health and checks your blood pressure, then explains the methods that suit you.
- Start your method
Prescriptions are sent to your pharmacy, and we tell you how to start and when to come back.
Your doctor
Nada Elmakshbr, MD
Internal Medicine · Primary care and women's health
Cost and insurance
Many plans cover birth control visits. Call with your insurance card so we can check your specific plan.
- Medicare
- Illinois Medicaid
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Humana
Not sure about your plan? Call (708) 529-7109 and we will check.
Self-pay prices
- Well-woman exam
- $150
- Birth control visit
- $120
- Pregnancy test
- $20
Common questions
Can I get birth control the same day?
Do I need a pelvic exam first?
Do you place IUDs or implants?
How often is the birth control shot given?
Does birth control protect against infections?
Related care
Birth control in Palos Hills.
Palos Urgent Care · 10384 S. Harlem Ave, Palos Hills, IL 60465