Contraception is a pillar in reducing adolescent pregnancy rates. The American Academy of
Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians develop a working knowledge of contraception to …

A working knowledge of contraception will assist the pediatrician in both sexual health
promotion as well as treatment of common adolescent gynecologic problems. Best practices …

The majority of adolescents initiate sexual activity during their teenage years, making
contraception an important aspect of routine adolescent health care. Despite common …

Although pregnancy and abortion rates have declined in adolescents, unintended
pregnancies remain unacceptably high in this age group. The use of highly effective …

Although adolescent pregnancy rates in the United States have decreased significantly over
the past decade, births to adolescents remain both an individual and public health issue. As …

Contraception remains an important part of national efforts to reduce adolescent pregnancy
in the United States. A number of safe and effective contraceptive methods are available for …

Contraception counseling for adolescents : Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Contraception counseling for adolescents : Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology Log …

The objectives of this article are to review current contraceptive methods available to
adolescents and to provide information, guidance, and encouragement to pediatric …

An overview is presented of the major methods of contraception available to the sexually
active adolescent. Emphasis is given to the combined birth control pill, while the literature …

With the rates of unintended pregnancies in teenagers remaining high, it is crucial to present
adolescents with all of the contraceptive options available to them. While barrier methods …