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When should I start going to the OB/GYN?

Good question! The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend beginning to see an OB/GYN between ages 13 to 15 years...

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...

Could you please explain about septate hymen and its treatment?

Septate hymen is rare, and occurs when people are born with extra tissue on their hymen, which is a thin tissue that is around the...

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...

When should I start going to a Gynecologist?

Most people start to see a gynecologist between 13 and 15 years of age.