Disease prevention

Ask Nellie

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How do I get treatment for an STI without my parents knowing?

As a teen, you have the right to consent for your own STI testing and treatment without your parents present or signing off on it. This...

My partner had a positive total antibody hep A test and it said it was abnormal.

However, he is vaccinated against hepatitis A. Was it positive because he was vaccinated? Should we be concerned? If your partner had a...

Can I test for STIs on my period?

Yes, you can still test for sexually transmitted infections (or STIs) on your period. Whether or not you are menstruating at the time of...

What are breast self-examinations, and should I do them?

Breast self-examinations are personal checks of your breasts from time to time to look for breast cancer.