Family Planning
For an overview of the services provided through the Family Planning Clinic, as well as the importance of these services, click here to view a fact sheet.
Birth Control
Eighty-five percent of women who do not use contraceptives during vaginal intercourse become pregnant each year. The only guarantee against pregnancy is not having vaginal intercourse. Other contraceptive methods can greatly reduce your pregnancy risk during vaginal intercourse.
The Sedgwick County Health Department offers the following medically recommended methods of birth control:
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Oral
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Injection
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Foam
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Diaphragm
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Condoms
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Patch
An appointment with a physician is necessary prior to receiving any methods of birth control. Parental consent is not required.
In addition to reducing the chance of pregnancy, certain types of birth control, such as condoms, can reduce the chance of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
Pregnancy Tests
The Sedgwick County Health Department offers pregnancy tests. No appointment is necessary during clinic hours and results are available immediately. Parental consent is not required.
Well Woman Exams
All women, especially those who are sexually active, should have an annual well woman exam. A well woman exam consists of a pap spear (a test that looks at a sample of cells taken from a woman's cervix) and a clinical breast examination. Women should also perform self breast exams regularly to check for lumps or other abnormalities.
The Sedgwick County Health Department offers the Early Detection Works program which provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for women who meet program guidelines. Call 660-7300 to schedule an appointment and learn more about this program or click here to learn more about the cancer screenings offered. To learn how to do a self breast examination, click here.
Resources
Natural Family Planning
Planned Parenthood
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