What do i do - Sexual Health - Teens Message Board

nessa 25 · 04-13-2007, 04:25 PM

i first had sex when i was 14. its been three years and i have never seen a gynecologist. i once had unprotected sex and my std tests were negative. i have never been tested for genital herpes, genital warts, or hpv. wat should i do and how do i see a gynecologist without my parents knowing and for little money or preferrably free.

kirsten07 · 04-13-2007, 04:46 PM

why cant you tell your mother? i hate when moms are like that! anyways, most cities have free clinic you can go to to get tested for STDs and such, usually if it is a big town, they are packed and you wait awhile. if you dont wanna tell your mom try and find one where u live i'm sure they are there.

Bluesy · 04-13-2007, 05:39 PM

I know that here in Florida we have a clinic called Planned Parenthood. They let minors come in and get what they need without any parental consent. The only thing you have to have consent for is abortion. They are very cheap and give you alot of free samples. I know because I went there when I was 14. Just look it up and see if there's one in your area. Best wishes!

mlswim · 04-13-2007, 06:48 PM

If you have insurance then most places should be free for you anyway. I know Planned Parenthood is free for a Pap Smear and checkup. If you don't have insurance and don't make much money (I think the cutoff at Planned Parenthood here was, like, $9,000 a year for full coverage) there are programs available that can cover most if not all of the expenses. However, if you do have insurance you have to tell them you have insurance. I'm pretty sure it's against the law not to.

As for STI testing...I'm not sure on that one. Sorry.