Do people under 18 need their parents permission to get birth control or be treated for an STI?
Generally, a young person does not need parental permission to receive sexual health services. At Planned Parenthood our services are confidential, just between you and the health center staff. You don’t need parental permission to go on birth control, but we encourage youth to involve their parents or other adult caregivers in the process. If you’d like to start using birth control, whether you’re already sexually active or just thinking about it, our staff can provide information about all the different options available, and help you decide which choice is right for you. Indiana state law requires that all health care providers notify Child Protective Services if the provider believes that a young person aged 13 or younger is sexually active. If you think you are having symptoms of a STI, or have had unprotected sex, get to a doctor or health center and get examined. STIs can cause serious health risks, even infertility, if left untreated. You also risk passing the infection to some
