Birth control
Birth control that works with your lifestyle
From pills and the ring to the patch and the shot (and even non-hormonal methods), Hey Jane's care team works with you to find what's right for your body.
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Safe, FDA-approved treatment options
Consult with a provider in 1 business day
Affordable care
Insurance optional
Fast, local pharmacy pickup
How it works
Complete our online intake form 24/7
Answer questions about your medical history and contraception goals. Don’t know what you want? Our team can share personalized recommendations.
Consult with a provider from home
Connect with a licensed provider via chat, video, or phone call in 1 business day.
Pick up your prescription ASAP
Your provider will send your prescription to your preferred local pharmacy, which will notify you when it’s ready. Some methods may be eligible for delivery as well.
Get judgment-free, expert support
Have questions, or need to try a different method? Message us in the patient portal at any point—we’re happy to help!
Complete our online intake form 24/7
Answer questions about your medical history and contraception goals. Don’t know what you want? Our team can share personalized recommendations.
Consult with a provider from home
Connect with a licensed provider via chat, video, or phone call in 1 business day.
Pick up your prescription ASAP
Your provider will send your prescription to your preferred local pharmacy, which will notify you when it’s ready. Some methods may be eligible for delivery as well.
Get judgment-free, expert support
Have questions, or need to try a different method? Message us in the patient portal at any point—we’re happy to help!
You are eligible if you are:
At least 18 years old
In AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, HI, IL, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, RI, VT, VA, or WA (residency not required)
Medically eligible
Hey Jane cares for all people, including all gender identities. We also accept patients regardless of immigration status.
Hey Jane cares for all people, including all gender identities. We also accept patients regardless of immigration status.
Pay as little as $0 with insurance
Hey Jane accepts select private insurance and Illinois Medicaid plans depending on the service received. Not using insurance? Hey Jane offers income-based pricing and payment plans to make care more affordable.
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What form of birth
control is right for me?
Our expert clinical team will review your medical history, lifestyle needs, and birth control preferences to recommend options that work for you.
The pill
Take by mouth daily
A small, daily pill that may have a combination of estrogen and progesterone (two hormones) or just progesterone.
The patch
Apply weekly
The patch is a thin, two inch plastic square that sticks to your skin and releases hormones to prevent you from getting pregnant.
The ring
Insert monthly/yearly
The ring is a small, bendable plastic ring that you insert into your vagina. It's a lot like putting in a tampon.
The shot
Get every 3 months
A shot you can give yourself under the skin that keeps you from getting pregnant.
Non-hormonal
Use during sex. We prescribe multiple non- hormonal birth control options including diaphragms, vaginal gel, and condoms.
Frequently asked questions
What types of birth control does Hey Jane prescribe?
Hey Jane supports a wide variety of birth control methods and options, with 100+ types to choose from. If you’re looking for a specific brand, you can request it from your provider. Note that if you plan to use insurance to pay for the cost of your birth control, options covered by your plan may vary. We will work together to identify the best solution that fits your needs.
What is the best method of birth control?
That depends on you! Your schedule, your preferences, your life! If you need more information on the different methods, just ask our clinical care team.
Do you need a pelvic exam to get a birth control prescription
A pelvic exam is not needed for most forms of birth control.
Does birth control also protect you from STDs/STIs?
Right now, the only method that prevents both pregnancy and infections are condoms.
How much does Hey Jane's infection consultation cost?
We accept select insurance plans and offer cash-pay patients an income-based sliding scale pricing for our vaginal infection consultations. You may also be able to pay for your consultation with your HSA or FSA if you’d like.
Your payment covers your provider’s time and unlimited messaging with the Hey Jane team for the duration of your treatment. We will send your prescription to your local pharmacy of choice for fast, easy pickup. In some cases, we can send your medication directly to you.
You will pay the pharmacy directly for the cost of medication. Costs can vary depending on what specific treatment is prescribed and whether or not you use insurance. In many cases, medication can be as low as $0 with insurance. If you don’t have insurance or are worried about costs, let your provider know so that they can advise on affordable options.
How do birth control refills with Hey Jane work?
Hey Jane’s birth control prescriptions typically include 12 months of refills. As you get close to the end of your refills, we will send you a message on the patient portal to ask if you would like to renew! You can always check in with us before then if you are having any issues or have any questions
Does Hey Jane ship my birth control directly to me?
Hey Jane only facilitates delivery for select birth control pills for self-pay patients. Instead, your provider will send your prescription to your preferred local pharmacy to be filled and picked up.
Some pharmacies have their own delivery services, so we recommend giving yours a call if you’re curious!
Does Hey Jane prescribe non-hormonal forms of birth control?
Yes! We can prescribe non-hormonal methods of contraception, specifically vaginal diaphragms, topical gels, and condoms. Just start our intake form below to consult with one of our providers virtually.
If you’re interested in options like period tracking, we recommend services like Euki or Embody that have a strong focus on patient data privacy.
What if I start a method of birth control, but it isn't a good fit?
Some providers will recommend sticking with a method for 3 months because a lot of side effects will go away after that (and that can be a good idea), but we want you to be happy with your method from the beginning! If you are having any side effects that bother you please let us know so we can recommend a different option.
What are abortion pills?
Abortion medication (also called the abortion pill) is a safe and effective way to end an early pregnancy. It was approved by the FDA in 2000 and is now approved to end pregnancies up to 10 weeks. Today, 63% of abortions in the US are done with medications. The simple treatment involves taking two medicines over a couple days.
The first medicine you take is mifepristone, which blocks the pregnancy hormone (progesterone) and stops the pregnancy from growing. Then, 24-48 hours later you take a second medicine, called misoprostol. Misoprostol causes cramping and bleeding to empty the uterus. You can expect bleeding like a heavy period. Taken together, these two pills work up to 98 out of 100 times to end an early pregnancy. No sedation or general anesthesia needed, though Hey Jane providers ibuprofen or acetaminophen in your shipment to help manage pain due to cramping.
Is Hey Jane legit?
Yes! Hey Jane is one of the first clinics to offer safe, effective and completely legal abortion care through telemedicine. We have served over 140,000 satisfied patients since launching in January 2021. Check out real feedback from past patients.
You can also rest assured knowing that we are a member of the National Abortion Federation, and are certified by LegitScript, the leading verification system for online prescriptions. We've even been covered by major news outlets, including New York Times, Forbes, Tech Crunch, USA Today, and Parents.
How can I contact Hey Jane?
Are you a Hey Jane patient?
Message us directly through your patient portal or call our 24/7 nursing line listed on page 2 of your abortion treatment guide.
If you are not a Hey Jane patient:
Email us: info@heyjane.co
Text us: (877) 652-4122
Press inquiries: press@heyjane.co
Interested in joining our team? See our open roles or email hiring@heyjane.co
Does Hey Jane accept Medicaid?
Yes, we currently accept all Illinois Medicaid plans for medication abortion care provided to Illinois Medicaid members located within Illinois at the time of service. We are actively working on expanding our Medicaid coverage to more states.
Illinois Medicaid plans accepted include, but are not limited to, Blue Cross Community Health Plans, Meridian Health Plan, Molina Healthcare of Illinois, CountyCare Health Plan, and Allwell from Managed Health Services.
If patients without coverage need financial assistance in addition to our income-based sliding scale pricing, we partner with abortion funds to cover the cost of treatment, travel, and/or accommodations.