Lesson 6.4 of 4
What can I do without a parent, and what stays private?
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People who play a role in their own health care make better decisions and stay healthier. Here are tips for teens on how (and why) to build a bond with your doctor.
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You might not want to talk with your doctor about things like sex or STDs when your parent is in the exam room. These three tips may help.
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It's up to you if your mom stays in the room with you during a gyn exam.
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Read at Guttmacher
Search for tests and vaccines near you including tests for HIV, STI, and hepatitis and vaccines for HPV and hepatitis.
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