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

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 …

Sexual health for adolescents is based on three components: recognizing sexual rights,
sexuality education and counseling, and thirdly confidential high quality services …

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

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 …

This article sets out the progress that has been made in reducing levels of adolescent
childbearing and in meeting adolescent contraceptive needs, over the last 25 years, and …

Abstract The United States continues to have the highest adolescent birth rate of any
industrialized country. Recently published guidelines by the American Academy of …

OBJECTIVE: To present new data on sexual initiation, contraceptive use, and pregnancy
among US adolescents aged 10 to 19, and to compare the youngest adolescents' behaviors …

Background Increasingly, the health and rights of adolescents are being recognized and
prioritized on the global agenda. This presents us with a “never-before” opportunity to …