What's New and Exciting at Family Planning?!

Family Planning participates in the new Massachusetts Insurance programs by accepting Boston Medical Center/Boston Health Net and Network Health insurances.  Neighborhood Health Plan coming soon…

Gardasil (the HPV Vaccine) is now available here!

What is it? The vaccine works to prevent cervical cancer, precancerous or dysplastic lesions, and genital warts caused by HPV (human papilloma virus) Types 6, 11, 16, and 18. It is a series of (3) injections given over the course of six months.

Implanon Birth Control Method now available at most sites

What is it? A small (size of matchstick), single, flexible plastic rod inserted under the skin on your arm

How does it work? It works like “the pill” by releasing a hormone that stops the release of an egg from your ovary and thickens cervical mucus which acts as a barrier to prevent sperm from fertilizing an egg.

What are the advantages?

• Does not contain estrogen
• More than 99% Effective
• Works for up to (3) years!  Don’t need to do anything once it’s inserted
• Cannot see it  – does not show up under arm
• Reversible – easily removed and ability to get pregnant usually returns quickly

What are the disadvantages?

• Needs to be inserted and removed by a trained medical provider
• Does not protect against Sexually Transmitted Infections or HIV

Male Reproductive Health Exams

Exams including HIV counseling and testing and testing/treatment for sexually transmitted infections including chlamydia, gonorrhea and genital warts.

Rapid HIV Counseling and Testing

Counseling and testing available at most sites and soon to be available at all sites. We offer both rapid and standard testing.  Rapid testing –finger stick with preliminary HIV results in 20 minutes or Standard testing - oral mucosal swab with preliminary HIV result in two weeks.

Emergency Contraception

Emergency Contraception now available over-the counter for people over the age of 18 and as an appointment for those under the age of 18.

Downloadable Forms now available

Downloadable forms are now available for emergency contraception, gynecological exams and client patient information sheets.