Planned Parenthood

They really helped me in my time of need I was out of birth control and didnt really know how to get more so went to urgent care… urgent care turned me away even though I had done that once before. Frustrated, I called planned parenthood and even though they didn’t have an appointment at that specific location the gal set me up with an appointment the very next day at this center. They were nothing but nice and understanding and even though my insurance didn’t cover my visit it was still pretty inexpensive which was incredible. They wrote me a prescription for a whole year and treated me with dignity and respect. I’m so glad they are still existing because without them that day, I would’ve been seriously worried about missing my pills. Just wanted to thank them for their perilous fight to continue helping women and families all over the United States when they were being threatened. Saved me in my time of need, that’s for sure.

I am SO happy I came to Planned Parenthood to get my birth control situation up to date.
I was not expecting to feel this way. In fact, I was expecting to be extremely angry, based on some previous reviews I’ve read from this location and others, as well as the fact that when I made the appointment the woman I made it with was not so friendly. I actually looked at my phone and timed when I went in because I was expecting that it would far exceed when my appointment was scheduled for. My appointment time was 4:30, but I hadn’t been here in years and had a lot of forms to fill out, including consent forms as I was having an implant birth control removed. The minute my forms were done, and I mean the minute, I was called back.
Okay, so far so good. I didn’t have to wait for hours and I got right back, great. Now let’s see what sort of people I have to deal with while I’m back there– apathetic, unsympathetic staff? Nope. Top of the line, patient, Grade A staff. I can’t remember the names of the two women I worked with, even though I went out of my way to look at their tags to give them the credit they’re due on here, but PLEASE check out my file and see who it was. These women were spectacular. The first I worked with (takes you back, takes your blood pressure, explains various birth control methods to you) was phenomenal. As I mentioned before, I was having Implanon removed and wasn’t sure what I wanted to replace it with. She explained every birth control option to me, explained pros and cons, and let me weigh my options out loud to her.
Next, the doctor came in. I wish this doctor could be my general practitioner, my OB/​GYN, maybe even my best friend. She was absolutely amazing. I ended up changing my mind at the last minute about the method I wanted to go with (ended up having a new Implanon inserted instead of switching methods), and she was more than accommodating, even supporting my decision and explaining why it was a better option for me than switching (I am a fan of Implanon, but wasn’t sure I wanted a 3 year birth control). I explained my fear of needles and asked to not be told when she was doing anything as that would freak me out, so she spent the time just making conversation with me, which completely took my mind off of what was going on. The process of having the old Implanon removed and the new one put in took less than 5 minutes once the numbing shot had kicked in, and didn’t hurt a bit.
I can not recommend their services highly enough. I have bounced around OB/​GYNs and never felt like I was in such good hands as I was here.

I’m sitting here at the Arvada clinic and the front desk lady is extremely rude and condescending … Thankfully the nurse saved the day …
Im still pretty disappointed in the time I’ve spent here today… people need get it together !!

The staff was very friendly and caring. I went in for a routine birth control consultation, and I was very impressed with them. They were quick getting me in, which is always nice, because I hate waiting around forever in a waiting room. The nurse practitioner was fantastic, and cared a lot about my migraines, and switched my birth control because of it. They even offered to help me apply to get charity for an IUD since I can’t afford one. The prices are good. I paid $ 50 dollars for my consultation. I would highly recommend. Also, if you don’t have insurance, it’s cheaper to buy your birth control from them, instead of sending it to a pharmacy. You will save about $ 14 a month that way.

I have not gone back to this place since my review. And although I paid in full that day, I have received two invoices from them since, both times billing me for $ 62 and both times I called, and both times they told me it was a mistake. BE WARE!

Pros: Got an appointment easily. Everyone there was respectful, discreet, communicated well with me, and exhibited empathy. I saw an NP named Jenny and she was very warm.
Cons: Lots of waiting (2hrs) even with an appointment, but welcome to health centers. Bring a book.

I wanted to update with my second experience with Planned Parenthood. I went in to a get a Mirena insertion and that appointment was much better. At this appointment they got me in promptly, took time to go over my questions and concerns, and were very knowledgable about everything. I still might use a regular doctor in the future but I’m glad to say that my 2^nd experience was much better!

Visited this site in October. Friendly staff. Nice location. What a cold day though. I hope they are successful in getting a DVD player for the waiting room.

The staff here is always incredibly friendly, able to answer questions and also respecting of their privacy. While the wait is sometimes long (I’d highly suggest making an appointment), their staff is knowledgeable about the spectrum of sexuality, and is more queer friendly than some other affiliates I have visited. I did have an issue at one point with the customer service in getting my rings, but their district manager made things right, and I’m happy to recommend it to anyone needing sexual health support.

There comes a time in many people’s lives, maybe due to a move or change in job or insurance or other life situation, that regular access to one’s doctor or even any doctor becomes difficult or impossible. In my case, I took advantage of this PP office’s services after moving to Denver and just being all-​around lazy about getting into a routine with a primary care physician. Maybe I didn’t need to see a doctor immediately after moving because I don’t have other health needs and don’t get sick often, but one thing I do currently need (or at least heavily prefer!) is to not get pregnant. There’s a time and a place and I am not at it. So, I found this little clinic nearby my office which meant I could walk over during lunch to pick up BCPs. They are accomodating with schedules, very discreet and pretty helpful if you have questions. They can be efficient and I never had to wait long but also appeared to be a comforting presence (ie not judging or rushing) to some of the more stressed out patrons I saw in the waiting room at times. I had to speak to a nurse twice in two years to discuss my overall health and future (interest in baby-​making or lack thereof) and get weighed, etc… but didn’t have to get any kind of annual exam to get BCPs which was a time saver. I’ll admit I felt a little bit weird here as a married, employed person with insurance who was able to get prescriptions elsewhere and was just unmotivated to find my own doc, but it worked for what it was for the timeframe I needed it and they never made me feel bad about it. Thank the lord I didn’t need any other services here. I’m very happy with my current PCP in the Highlands but am so thankful clinics like this exist for generally lazy women like myself or men and women who are in much worse situations and need affordable options and easily accessible health advocates. They have coupons in the Westword so you can save money on your first refill.

I am torn.
I love the concept.
My grandmother sat on the board of Planned Parenthood for years, so I truly love what they are doing for the community. That said, this particular location has some serious issues.
The wait, when you have an appointment is just unacceptable. If I had 90 minutes to sit in a waiting room, I wouldn’t have bothered to make an appointment. I would have disregarded the time of everyone in the office and just walked in off the street and assumed the value of my time would simply be disregarded as well.
The staff is busy, understood, but the attitude/​tone of some of the staff gives off the vibe like they don’t want to be bothered. A thought… Um, find a job you like.
I have had jobs where I didn’t appreciate the clientele.
I left and found something that pays better and makes me smile everyday. And I no longer wear a shitty look on my face and talk to clients as if they can suck my ass.
It’s just fine for a last minute alternative. But, like everything you wait until the last minute to do, don’t expect the best experience.
So, if you can’t get into your regular Doc, changed docs, moved, etc etc, whatever reason you would need to drop in to PP; Do it. But, if you can wait to find a practice that respects you as a patient, your dollar and your hoohoo… wait.

I went here for my regular STD screening. The nurse who took my blood did a perfect job — a practically painless blood draw.
As with other Planned Parenthood offices, the staff at this one are warm and easygoing.

planned parenthood’s claim of offering trans services is kinda like a cpc’s claim to offer women’s services. in that they don’t really offer them.
they refused to proscribe hormones to my partner without first receiving three months of counseling and getting a letter from her counselor. they don’t require this of ciswomen however. in other words they’re discriminating against trans women.
i expected better from them because of their support of other feminist causes. but clearly they really only care about issues affecting ciswomen, transwomen are on their own.
the doctor at the family practice i went to handled this better. she gave me a prescription for homones without asking for a letter of approval. even though my id has an M on it.
planned parenthood has lost my support. transwomen should stay away from them, they’re no better than trying to find a random family doctor. their claims of providing services to the trans community are a lie.

Okay, ladies… here’s a tip: get your ladyparts checked annually.
Here’s another tip: to avoid the months-​long wait for a private-​practice GYN, either drop in or schedule an appointment at your local PP. You can often get an appointment the same week. They fill your prescription on-​the-​spot if you like. They take insurance. They have discounts for self-​pay. They are friendly and knowledgeable.
PP was convenient and helped out when I realized that my Rx was running out that week and I needed a new one ASAP. I chose the self-​pay option and paid less than I would have through my crappy insurance, thanks to the staff who brought it to my attention.
One more tip for the men (ladies, pass this on, as I’m sure the men tuned this review out): they offer testing. So if you had a wild weekend (or a LOT of wild weekends) and think you might have brought home more than a good time, they offer drop-​in testing. They also have a variety of men’s health services (
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The staff at this Planned Parenthood is beyond friendly and helpful, they may have actually saved my life!
I know, that’s a really lofty claim, so let me explain.
When I first moved to Denver, I was in between jobs and insurance so I came here to continue my birth control. After taking an extensive health history, they determined that with my history of migraines it was too dangerous for me to continue taking anything with estrogen as I was at a very high risk of stroke.
At first I thought they were being overly cautious and they, in fact, did urge me to talk to my regular doctor once my insurance kicked in and I could GET one.
I recently did just that and found that they did the right thing and they did it just in time. I am in my 30’s and smoke as well as have a lifelong history of migraines with visual aura. Any of those put me at greater risk of stroke when taking estrogen and the three together put me at a very high risk.
So thank you very much to this planned parenthood, you guys are very professional, friendly and there are not enough stars on Unilocal for me to express my gratitude to you!

went once there and all the staff was friendly. It was a saturday morning, there were a few people in, but i was out in 1h. The nurse was so nice and explained a lot.