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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Pediatricians Urge IUDs Or Implants For Teen Girls

Teen girls who have sex should use IUDs or hormonal implants - long-acting birth control methods that are effective, safe and easy to use, the nation's most influential pediatricians' group recommends.

In an updated policy, the American Academy of Pediatrics says condoms also should be used every time teens have sex, to provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases that other forms of birth control don't provide, and to boost chances of preventing pregnancy.

Condoms alone are the most common birth control choice among teens, but with typical use they're among the least effective methods at preventing pregnancy. Both long-acting methods are nearly 100 percent effective, with lower failure rates than birth control pills, patches and injections, the academy says.

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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Obama's daughters First.

Anonymous said...

What does Obama's daughter have to do with this

Anonymous said...

Something needs to be done,because in an era where so many choices are available,WAY too many teens are getting pregnant.It is an epidemic.

Anonymous said...

Should be required for second generation welfare queens and those with children from more than one baby-daddy!

Anonymous said...

Does anyone else find it sad that pediatricians are fiving advise about birth control?