Providing Contraception to Adolescents - 22/11/15
, Bliss Kaneshiro, MD, MPHRésumé |
Adolescents have high rates of unintended pregnancy and face unique reproductive health challenges. Providing confidential contraceptive services to adolescents is important in reducing the rate of unintended pregnancy. Long-acting contraception such as the intrauterine device and contraceptive implant are recommended as first-line contraceptives for adolescents because they are highly effective with few side effects. The use of barrier methods to prevent sexually transmitted infections should be encouraged. Adolescents have limited knowledge of reproductive health and contraceptive options, and their sources of information are often unreliable. Access to contraception is available through a variety of resources that continue to expand.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Adolescents, Teens, Contraception, Birth control, Long-acting reversible contraception, Intrauterine device, Implant, Access
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| The authors have no conflicts to disclose. |
Vol 42 - N° 4
P. 631-645 - décembre 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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