Routine Check-Up

She came to see me

I was impressed she was coming in for a routine checkup

21 was she

No concerns..

We discuss sex..

The sanctity of it

The sacredness of it

The implications of it

We discuss pregnancy prevention

We discuss all options given her wishes

She asks…

She trusts my opinion…

“What do I think is best?”

I said abstinence

She laughed

I did not… crickets…

“You’re serious?” she kept laughing

You said best… I retorted with a smirk …

I explained I am an HIV specialist

So I think best scenario…

We discuss IUD versus implant ..

We agree nexplanon…It’s an implant that goes under your skin and can help prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years…

We talk risk versus benefits

I place it 2 weeks later…

I beg her to use condoms still

And nudge her that the gift of her body is not for just anybody!

“Thanks doc… you sound like my mama.”

I thank her for that compliment.

Well like yo mama, I care about ya!!!

In health,

Dr. Olabintan