is a pamp smear confidential if your 17?
813253
you mean pap smear\nall medical procedures are confidential\na pap smear is only to diagnose cancer so if it is pregnancy or std's you are worried about go have it checked out
97086
yes you can go to planned parenthood and talk to them. they will protect your privacy and give you advise.
813428
Actually a pap smear can detect the growth of cancer cells.  Sexually active or not, should there be the slight chance of female related cancer in your family line, a pap smear is very wise for value of your health.  Just a few decades ago the school of thought was that a pap smear wasn't necessary until you became sexually active.  Think of this...a body part is a body part.  You let a doctor look in your ear, nose, throat...well your vaginal canal is simply another body part...so what.  Doctors are trained and very compassionate of each persons individual experiences and / or times frames in life...in your case a virgin and concerned about hurt.  Trust in a doctors skills, and if it does 'hurt', it will only be for moment, you can handle that, just spoil yourself after with a time with your friends, a bath and give yourself a heart hug for caring enough about yourself to get a all over check up.  Body parts are body party...doctors are trained...trust them to do their job...then pamper yourself after with a nice meal, dessert, or bath.
869094
Sounds like a judge needs to have a little talk with her step-daddy about invasion of privacy.  He has no right to her personal info.  Is he going to take her in for her first pap smear and boob exam?
157377
i think 18. but u definatley have to have INSURANCE, or they will laugh at u,especially if u arent 18-21 yrs.get the reversable one done, just in case u change ur mind when u are 40 or whatever.by..m
918691
I got mines at 13 it wasnt that bad if you dont want your dad to know he does not have to i had mines for a year and my dad still dont know about it. And your mom can help you alot with it just pull her aside in private tell her.she will know what its like she has it or she already had it .my mom helps me alot with it even when i have bad cramps .she already been through it.\n\n\nwell i hope this will help you \n\nP.S. \nif your not ready to tell your mom the first you get it you can tell an older female you really really trust. I told my teacher i really trust her she is like my aunt.
1115774
Getting tested for STDS? No. Go to your local planned parenthood or your family doctor. If your parents find out, they might be upset that you are having sex at 16, and you might get in trouble from them. But no, you won't get in trouble with your doctor or anything. It's always good to be concerned about your health. Good luck!
876395
Here's the honest scoop...I have a 15 year old daughter and I found a note of her promising a boy her virginity...so as her mom I freaked out. Well, I took her to get on birth control just in case and in the meantime I scared the heck out of her, hoping that if she did have sex she would just tell me so I would know and could offer her protection and help her deal with any problems that may come from it. Truth be told, when I took her to the gynocologist, the doctor asked me to leave the room when they examined her and also explained to me that anything she discussed with her or learned was strictly doctor patient confidentiality. I even tried to scare her after the exam by telling her the doctor told me something and she was in big trouble. I tried scaring her needlessly...I think. Bottom line, no the doctor keeps all of that confidential by a law known as HIPPA now and from the doctor patient confidentiality oaths they take. Even if your mom says the doctor told her something, she's only going on suspicion and trying  to scare the truth out of you. If you do decide to have sex, just make sure that you are protected, please. I had to add that....as a mom :o)
580418
no you not have it ok are you over 18?
347010
Only if you were under 18 at the time.
1102656
I'm not sure, but I think if you're under 16 then a parent has to sign a consent form before you can get any kind of treatment done, sorry. It might be worth trying to find out if your brother could sign it since he's over 16 if you're really that set against telling your mum.\nMy mum was a bit like that too when I was younger, so I know what it's like - I was always really scared whenever I went to the dentist incase he said I needed fillings. Now I'm 24 and I hadn't been to the dentist for 10 years until recently and I need to get fillings in almost all of my teeth......I still haven't told my mum because I'm scared she'll be angry with me!!! \nBut you really do need to get these cavities filled before they get worse, so you might have to just face up to the consequences and tell your mum I'm afraid. Good luck!!!
873192
If it is for your annual pap smear, they will have you reschedule it anyway. (I know from experience.) Unfortunately I waited to let them know until I was in that little paper gown. If it's for something else you can always call and ask what they suggest before going.
432892
Yes they can, just as they can search your locker or car (if on school grounds) without your permission.  Your age doesn't allow you to break the rules, even if you where 60yo and going back to get your HS Dipolma they could still take it away from you.  They can of course call your parents, even if you don't live with them.  This continues into college with one exception for college.  College can only give out information such as you were caught with alcohol/drugs, and not academic information such as how you're doing in class.
528473
It is a young age to be routinely checked, as most are not at a high risk, but if you have any indications leading you to believe you have it, or just worried, definitely tell the doc, and they can check you out. Take care!
299663
It all depends on the state you live in...and "no" the doctor does not ask your age, all the doc will want from you is maybe some medical history. If her parents are cool about it then it's all cool. Just make sure you do the right thing or thats when your problems begin. don't be no dad beat dad
195476
wait till u are 18 then u can serve alchole or just  aask can u tidy rooms go on the Pand O website
5390
I guess it depends on why they are investigating you in the first place.\nIf there is a history of abuse then they are there to protect the rights and health of the child.