Washington University School of Medicine manages the Contraceptive Choice Center (C3) and the CHOICE Project. We provide affordable birth control and GYN health care to reproductive age individuals, including teens, with or without health insurance.
Continuing with the success of the CHOICE Project, the Contraceptive Choice Center (C3) is a health care clinic committed to providing reproductive and sexual health to individuals, including teens, in the Saint Louis area at affordable, low costs. At C3, you can learn about birth control, get a new contraceptive method, receive testing for sexually transmitted infections, or get a pregnancy test or emergency contraception.
C3 is similar to other health care providers, meaning we charge for services provided and payment is due at time of service. We accept most major health insurance plans including Medicaid. However, if you do not have health insurance, you may qualify for reduced pricing. We also have a health insurance navigator on staff to assist you with signing up for health insurance.
C3 is also conducting a research study to see if improving birth control services can reduce unintended pregnancy and decrease health care costs. We will be collecting information about birth control method use, pregnancies, and insurance information. You can still be seen for clinical care without participating in the research study.
The Contraceptive Choice Center is supported by Grant Number 1C1CMS331354 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
CHOICE Project Background
The Contraceptive CHOICE Project began enrolling participants in 2007 with three main goals: to remove financial barriers to contraception, to promote the most effective methods of birth control, and to reduce unintended pregnancy in the Saint Louis area. Birth control was offered to participants at no cost to them, and contraceptive counseling was offered to all participants to help educate them about all methods that were available. Over 75% of the nearly 10,000 women participating chose Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) methods. LARC’s (IUD’s and implants) are considered to be the most effective forms of birth control, and the results of the CHOICE project were overwhelmingly positive.
The purpose of this page is to share information about The Contraceptive Choice Center and its precursor, the CHOICE Project. Participation in this page is voluntary and you may change your mind at any time. If you have a question or comment, please call 314-747-0800. By joining the page you are agreeing to the above mentioned terms.
Please visit the links below for further information regarding privacy practices and digital communications:
http://medicine.wustl.edu/policies/website_privacy
http://wuphysicians.wustl.edu/page.aspx?pageID=141&NavID=4
http://wuphysicians.wustl.edu/page.aspx?pageID=249&NavID=4
C3 offers reversible contraceptive methods including:
Hormonal IUD
Copper IUD
Implant
Birth control shot
Birth control ring
Birth control patch
Oral Contraceptives
Barrier Methods (including condoms)
STD testing
Well Woman Care
Routine Gynecological Care
PAP Smears
Contraceptive Counseling
