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According to Illinois state law, anyone over the age of 12 may get reproductive health care without parental consent. This means that you may access STI testing, pap-smear exams, pregnancy testing, ...
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Each time you come to teen clinic for an appointment, you will meet with a medical provider and one of our counselors.You will see the medical provider for your exam, results, ...
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At your initial exam you will be tested for several sexually transmitted infections. You will be tested for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and HIV. We cannot test for Herpes unless you have ...
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No. Hormonal birth control (such as the pill) is only effective in preventing pregnancy.At Teen clinic we encourage you to use condoms in addition to a hormonal method of birth control ...
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Everyone who joins the teen clinic has access to free condoms whenever they need them.Teens may also choose to use a hormonal method of birth control. Teens may choose between several ...
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If you test positive for a sexually transmitted infection, the medical provider will provide you with treatment at Teen Clinic. One benefit of being a part of the teen clinic is ...
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As a member of the teen clinic you will have access to pregnancy testing as needed. If you test positive for pregnancy you may receive options counseling with one of our ...
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You should begin taking care of your sexual health once you have become sexually active or after you turn 16.
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The teen clinic follows the guidelines set out by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). These guidelines state that women should have their pap-smears either at the age of ...