No one wants to get STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), but this disease can affect anyone. STDs are not picky, and if a person has sex without using a condom, he or she is at risk of getting STDs. The thing to do if you suspect you have an STD is to make sure. If you're concerned that your parents find out about this, do the check without telling them. Follow the steps in this article so you can do a PMS check without your parents knowing.
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Method 1 of 7: Go to the nearest health clinic
Step 1. You can do it in secret without having to worry about insurance
Search the internet for free (or cheap) health clinics in your area (usually Puskesmas or RSUD). Call the hospital and ask what you need to know. Ask the nurse, doctor, or medic there if you can do a confidential STD check.
Some clinics (or Puskesmas/RSUD) may offer free check-ups, and others may charge a small fee so you can afford it. If you don't have the money, ask if you can get a free check-up
Method 2 of 7: Find the nearest STD checkpoint
Step 1. Find a free and confidential checkpoint at https://gettested.cdc.gov/ (US only)
If you live in the US, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US) maintains a free, fast, and confidential list of where to check for STDs. Visit the site and enter the ZIP code, city, or state to display a list of places to choose from.
- You may not need to have insurance or pay a dime in certain places, but be sure to contact the clinic in question and ask first.
- If you live in Indonesia, try doing an internet search to find the nearest clinic or hospital/health center that offers STD screening.
Method 3 of 7: Go to the local health center or hospital
Step 1. Medical information is protected by law
Find out which local hospital or health center is near where you live. Go there and ask their privacy policy (do you have to ask parental permission). If this procedure does not require parental consent, ask the staff there to do an STD check.
Method 4 of 7: Ask the UKS officer if the school can do a PMS check
Step 1. Some schools do so during school hours and are generally confidential (this is common in the US and developed countries)
If the school is holding a medical check-up, see a doctor, nurse or medical professional there. Ask if they also provide STD screening and if it is confidential. If so, you can do it there.
- The school may provide a free check, but ask if you have to pay or provide insurance information to be sure.
- Some schools even offer PMS screening programs that do not require students to seek parental consent.
Method 5 of 7: Go to the doctor if you are over 13 years old
Step 1. In the US, most states allow their citizens to carry out a confidential STD screening
Call the doctor's clinic to make an appointment. In many places, you can request a confidential STD screening as long as you are over 13 years old. Maybe you should use parental insurance. So, ask this when you want to do a PMS check.
Contact the insurance company to find out their privacy policy if you use parental insurance. Many health insurance services send monthly reports that include all the medical services charged. This report will probably include a PMS check that your parents are aware of. Even so, it's possible that they keep their PMS screening service a secret so you'll have to contact them to make sure
Method 6 of 7: Use a standalone PMS tester
Step 1. Send us a sample and wait for the result
You can buy self-made PMS test kits without a prescription at pharmacies or online stores. Follow the sampling instructions on the product packaging and send it to the laboratory listed there. Make sure the lab results are sent via cell phone or a secure email address so your parents don't know about it (this can happen if you choose to receive the results by regular mail).
- Unlike going to a doctor or health clinic, a standalone PMS test kit may not be very reliable, but this option provides more privacy.
- The price of this PMS tester is around Rp. 2 million.
Method 7 of 7: Try talking to your parents if you feel safe doing so
Step 1. They can provide support and help you get treatment
If in the end you do suffer from PMS, this is not a problem. No matter what you are suffering from, you can always get medicine and treatment. STDs are actually much more common than people think, and it's not a mistake if you catch them. However, you should let your parents know so they can provide emotional support if you are feeling sad or hurt. Remember, they will always love you and only want the best for you.
