The vast majority of Planned Parenthood
health centers offer initial oral contraceptives and refills on - site, as do three - quarters of
health department sites; only one - third of sites operated by FQHCs do so.2 In addition, 99 % of Planned Parenthood
health centers allow women to delay a pelvic exam when initiating hormonal contraceptives and use the «quick - start» protocol to enable a
client to start the pill on the day of her visit, regardless of where she is in her
menstrual cycle.