HealthyYour teen will be gently guided by our caring staff during this transition to womanhood. We know the teen years can be difficult—we’re mothers, and we’ve been there with our own children.
We're here to answer your questions and concerns, just send us an email.
First of all, don't be afraid, we've all been there, and we will work hard to make your first visit a good one.
Most of the time you won't need a physical exam to start birth control, but we will need to talk about you and your family's health history. We'll talk about what kind of birth control would be good for you, how to take it, and what the side effects are. We also will want to talk about your personal safety, regarding sexual activity and other behaviors.
When we do need to do a physical exam, you can always keep a friend or parent in the room if you'd like, and we'll talk you through the whole process. There's a lot to talk about, and we look forward to meeting you.
There are many reasons why periods may not be regular. Sometimes it's a hormone imbalance, sometimes just a normal part of maturing. Things like weight, diet, activity, and family history all play a part in helping us understand the cause of irregular periods and finding a treatment.
Try writing down when your periods come for a few months, and bring that information with you to your visit. It'll be easier than trying to remember dates from months ago, and it will help us determine possible causes.
GARDASIL helps protect your child against 4 types of human papillomavirus (HPV).
In girls and young women ages 9 to 26, GARDASIL helps protect against 2 types of HPV that cause about 75% of cervical cancer cases, and 2 more types that cause 90% of genital warts cases.
In boys and young men ages 9 to 26, GARDASIL helps protect against 90% of genital warts cases.
GARDASIL also helps protect girls and young women ages 9 to 26 against 70% of vaginal cancer cases and up to 50% of vulvar cancer cases.
