Your appointment
It’s normal to feel nervous about visiting a sexual health care clinic, especially if it’s your first time. You’ve got this!
How to make an appointment
Clinics don’t usually take walk-in patients, so you’ll want to call ahead to make an appointment. If it’s your first time, try saying something like this when you call:
“Hello, my name is __________. I’m a new patient and I’d like to make an appointment for ___________ .”
*The person on the phone may ask a few questions to get you registered in the system. You can also ask any questions you might have about location, insurance, and confidentiality at this time.
How to prepare for your appointment
One-on-one time with your healthcare provider is an important opportunity to raise any questions or concerns you have about your sexual health and wellness in an open manner. Check out this short animation about what to expect!
If you'd like to take a couple of minutes to consider what questions you might ask your provider, use the
Let's Chat web-app to explore a range of topics from puberty, gender and sexuality, healthy relationships, to birth control.
What to expect at your appointment
Plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment, so you can fill out any required paperwork.
Typically, you’ll only get 10-15 minutes to talk with your health care provider. (If it’s your first appointment, you’ll get 30 min.) Write down any questions have so you don’t forget to ask.
Last menstrual period In the exam room, your provider will ask when you started your last menstrual period.
Services offered Your healthcare provider can help you choose a birth control method or administer an STI test.
