These are some of the most common questions we get asked. If you don’t see your question here, you can text us or fill out our Ask a Health Educator form!
Yes! Anyone age 19 or younger can receive free services at our Teen Clinics. Refer to About Us for more details.
Your visit will vary based on the type of service you’re seeking. However, typically when you arrive, you can expect a clinic staff member to greet you and ask how they can help you. Then, collect some information from you and have you fill out a few forms. They will also answer any questions you may have and go over your options. The clinic staff member will then ask you to provide a urine sample for the nurse to collect, and you’ll wait in the waiting room for the nurse (don’t worry – it won’t take long!). Once the nurse is ready, they’ll bring you back to the exam room and provide you with important information and any services you are there to receive. And that’s it! You’ll leave soon after the nurse has provided you with everything you need and answered your questions.
For most visits, you won’t need to bring anything. Just bring your questions and be prepared to fill out a few forms!
That depends on what type of service you need. For insertion of a Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) which includes IUDs or Implants, you will need to call us and schedule an appointment.
For STI/STD testing, birth control pills, condoms, pregnancy tests, or anything else, you can walk in anytime we’re open. Check our calendar to see which days we are available for walk-ins and appointments.
The only way to know for sure if you’re pregnant is to take a pregnancy test. A test would be the most accurate when taken at least two weeks after intercourse.
Since each and every body is unique, it is challenging to determine whether or not you would be pregnant based on a description of your cycle and the date of last intercourse.
If you’re concerned you may be pregnant, stop by one our clinics ASAP. We’ll give you a free pregnancy test and go over some birth control options with you.
Visit birth control page for pictures and descriptions of the types of birth control we offer.
Since bodies are unique, it is challenging to say what is “normal.” However, most people notice a change in their periods once they begin using birth control, and that change varies from person to person. You can check out our birth control options page to learn how different types of birth control most commonly affect the periods of those who use them.
No. Each person seeking a service at one of our health departments or Teen clinics must be present for the service themselves. Our services are free and confidential, but you can always give us a call to discuss any concerns you may have about seeking our services.
Unfortunately, yes, it is possible to contract STIs from oral sex. This is why it’s so important to use barrier methods like condoms and dental dams, even during oral sex. Stop by our Teen Clinics to pick up dental dams and/or condoms.
Typically, we go ahead and test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea when you come to the clinic for a service. However, we have tests for every type of STI. When you come to the clinic, you’ll need to be specific about which STIs you would like to be tested for or if you’d like to be tested for all of them.
