Planned Parenthood Direct
| Company type | Mobile application, Telehealth service |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States (initially California; expanded to 27 states plus Washington DC by 2019; plans to expand nationwide) |
| Products | Reproductive health care services including STD testing, birth control pills, urinary tract infection treatment, emergency contraception, medication abortion pills |
| Website | www |
Planned Parenthood Direct is a mobile app that provides reproductive health care through a telehealth platform, managed by the healthcare entity sharing the same name.
History
The Planned Parenthood Direct application was introduced in California in 2015, initially concentrating on sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening. Users receive testing kits by mail, send them back via postal service, and obtain their results within the app.
By 2019, the service had broadened its reach to 27 states plus Washington DC, incorporating offerings such as birth control pills and treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Following reductions in government funding, Planned Parenthood Direct announced plans to extend its availability across all 50 states.
In 2024, the app started providing medication abortion pills in selected states. Individuals up to 10 weeks pregnant can request prescriptions from certified practitioners (physicians or advanced practice nurses), with approved medications shipped directly to their residences. This option is restricted to jurisdictions where medication abortion is legally permitted.
Services and products
Planned Parenthood Direct delivers applications compatible with iPhones, Android phones, PCs, and Mac computers under the same brand. Their website, https://www.plannedparenthooddirect.org/, offers comparable capabilities accessible through web browsers.
Employing a telehealth framework, these platforms allow clients to obtain reproductive health services remotely, with availability subject to state-specific regulations. Services provided include emergency contraception, STD testing, birth control pills, and medication abortion.