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Seeing your doctor for the first time - what to expect
Whenever you see your doctor, your visit is treated with the utmost confidentiality. Everything that you discuss is kept private between the two of you. You can also ask to see a female doctor, if you would prefer to. Your doctor is there to help you. He/she will offer the best advice that they can, and can help you to choose which contraceptive option is right for you. Remember, it may be your first time, so you may feel embarrassed at first, but your doctor has been in this situation many time before and knows exactly what to do.
To help decide what contraceptive method is best for you, your doctor will ask you questions about your sexual activity, your lifestyle, and whether you’ve got any current illnesses. They may also have some helpful leaflets to provide additional, useful information.
If you would prefer not to see your regular doctor, in some regions around the world there are clinics set up specifically to assist with contraception, often known as family planning clinics. You should check local information, using the phone book and internet, to find out what places are available to you in your area.
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