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Im a teen and i recently lost my virginity, i have a physical exam coming up, will they know and tell my parents or can it be kept confidentially? do they have to come in with me? im 17.
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Some basics: A routine physical exam for a 17 yo would not include the type of exam that might suggest sexual activity. In many offices there will be a period for confidential discussions with the doc where the parent is not present, but a chaperone of some type would be present for the exam. It is a good idea to inform the doc when you become sexually active so needed discussions/testing are done.
Answered 7/26/2019
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Agree with Dr. F: Your health information is confidential and should not be disclosed, even to your parents, without your consent. Ask your doctor for HPV vaccine.
Answered 7/17/2019
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See below: A routine exam would not include a gynocologic exam. Routinely they would not tell your parents of what they noticed or you told them. In other words there would be confidential discussions with the doctor.
Answered 3/25/2022
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