Fast FactsBirth ControlBirth Control MethodsAbstinence 100% Not having intercourse If you don’t have sex, you don’t have to worry about pregnancy. You make a decision not... More >> Pill Birth control pills, (oral contraceptives, “the pill”, OCs, BCPs) are one of the most popular and effective forms of birth control, used daily by more than... More >> Patch Ortho Evra is also called “the patch.” It looks similar to a Bandaid, but it’s square. It has the same ingredients as the birth control pill,... More >> Ring NuvaRing is a small, flexible ring that you insert inside your vagina. You wear the NuvaRing for three weeks and then remove it for one week. (You will... More >> Shot DEPO-PROVERA is an injection you get from your health care provider about every three months — 84 days. When taken as scheduled—just 4 times a year—it's... More >> Condoms A condom, or “rubber”, is a latex, polyurethane or sheep-skin sheath which keeps sperm from being deposited in the vagina, mouth or anus during sex. “Morning After Pill” Any female who has had unprotected sex within the last 5 days who is certain that she does not want to get pregnant can use the “morning... More >> Sexually Transmitted InfectionsSexually Transmitted InfectionsBacterial Infections: Caused by bacteria, a microscopic, one-celled ”germ". Certain kinds can cause infections. They are very simple life forms, and... More >> Chlamydia What is It? Chlamydia is a kind of bacterial infection that can infect both males and females. Chlamydia is the number one bacterial... More >> Gonorrhea Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that is spread by having sex. It can infect the: * vagina * cervix * penis ... More >> HPV HPV, or human papilloma virus, is the most common STD and is the name of a group of over 100 types of viruses that can cause warts to grow on the skin. A... More >> Herpes Herpes (pronounced HER–peez) is a common and usually mild infection caused by two similar viruses—herpes simplex type 1 and 2. Both are very contagious... More >> Hepatitis * Hepatitis is the name for a group of viruses that cause serious infections in the liver. * Hepatitis can permanently damage or... More >> HIV Most teens who were recently infected got the virus by having sex. Vaginal, oral and anal sex can all spread the virus... * About half of HIV... More >> Trich Trichomoniasis (trick-oh-mon–EYE-ah-sis) is more commonly referred to as trich (pronounced trick) or trichomonas. Trichomoniasis is a condition... More >> Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PID stands for pelvic inflammatory disease, a serious infection of a woman's reproductive organs — the uterus, ovaries and fallopian... More >> PregnancyBecoming* A FREE program provided by West Suburban Teen Clinic. * A licensed Public Health Nurse (PHN) will call and/or meet with you in your... More >> Pregnancy Options You have three legal options to choose from. These either continue the pregnancy or end it. If you decide to continue your pregnancy, you may... More >> Statistics Sexual activity (MN Student Survey 2004): * MN teens that have had sex once by high school graduation average 45%. * MN... More >> Resources Low Cost Prenatal Care Hennepin Care North (Brooklyn Center) South (St. Louis Park) 763-569-3737 Uptown Community Clinic, 2617 Hennepin... More >> Relationships/Dating Violence SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE IN CONTROL OF THE RELATIONSHIP, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ABUSE YOUR PARTNER IF YOU’RE JEALOUS OR PROVOKED IN SOME... More >> Feeling Stressed? Stress is something we all experience in varying degrees at different points in our life. High stress levels can have both physical and mental... More >> Feeling Anxious? Anxiety is a state of worry, uncertainty, and fear resulting from the anticipation of a realistic or imagined threat, event, or situation. It... More >> Feeling Blue? Feelings of depression can range from mild to severe. Research has found that pretty much everyone experiences depression at one time or another.... More >> Drugs and Alcohol Did you ever drink so much that you blacked out and didn't remember what happened the next day? Do you ever regret or question what you did... More >> Eating Disorders Eating disorders often begin in teenage years. There are usually combined individual and societal causes that lead to eating disorders and both... More >> Privacy “Your medical information is safe with us.” We recommend that you discuss health care issues with your parents. However, if you strongly feel you... More >> Payment Payment for services: * No one is refused care if they can’t pay. * The costs of our services are determined on a sliding fee... More >> MFPP Info/Application The Minnesota Family Planning Program is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL health care program that covers the cost of family planning services. |
  
10/06/2008
Right from the Start: Parents as Sexuality Educators 7-8:30pm at Hopkins Center for the Arts,1111 Mainstreet in downtown Hopkins (between... more >> 10/07/2008 Minnetonka Parents Connecting Series #1: Let's Talk Sooner Than Later 11:30-12:30 p.m. at the Minnetonka Middle School West Media Center. WSTC's Molly... more >> Fast Facts
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Bacterial Infections: Caused by bacteria, a microscopic, one-celled ”germ". Certain... more >> Los Metodos Anticonceptivos Abstinencia 100% No tener sexo. Si no tienes sexo no hay por... more >> Becoming * A FREE program provided by West Suburban Teen Clinic. * A licensed... more >> |