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Managing Your Medical Care (Topic Center) for Teens
This page has advice on how to get involved in taking charge of your health and choosing the right health care providers.
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Feeling Comfortable With a Doctor of a Different Gender for Teens
Seeing a new doctor can feel awkward if the person is a different gender and the visit is about something sensitive. These tips can help you feel more at ease.
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How Can I See My Doctor Without My Parents? for Teens
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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Choosing Your Own Doctor for Teens
You deserve medical care from someone who helps you feel comfortable and understood. Get tips on finding the best doctor for you.
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Should You Tell the Doctor If You're Having Sex? for Teens
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Taking Charge of Your Medical Care for Teens
Figuring out health care is part of becoming an independent adult. Here are tips for teens on what that involves, and how to choose your own doctor.
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Is a Gynecologist the Same as a Primary Care Doctor? for Teens
Some primary care doctors provide routine gynecological care, but others don't.
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Talking to Your Doctor for Teens
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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Adolescent Medicine Specialists for Teens
Adolescent medicine doctors are specialists who have extra training in the medical and emotional issues that many teens face.
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Gyn Checkups for Teens
Girls should get their first gynecological checkup between ages 13 and 15. Find out what happens during a yearly gyn visit -- and why most girls don't get internal exams.