Johnson City Press (subscription) | All About Abby: Are we making teen pregnancy too cool? Johnson City Press (subscription) We were both a little heartbroken because it made us realize that there were a lot of sexually active teens, and teenage pregnancy was a common occurrence. That was three years ago, and I still get that question at each doctor's visit. Sadly, I still ... |
The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines | CDC: Majority of sexually active teens not using most effective birth control The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines While about 90 percent of sexually active teens used birth control the last time they had sex, public health officials said Tuesday that only 5 percent nationally are using the most effective type. The data does show that Iowa teens, however, are well ... Use of LARC increased among sexually active teens CDC reveals 90% of sexually active teens use contraceptives 90 percent sexually active teens use contraception |
Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies | Pediatricians Give Thumbs Up to Game Changing Birth Control for Sexually ... Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies For sexually active teens the statistics are worse. Don't go looking down your nose or wagging your finger. Condoms may be a decent fit for the average penis, but every-day and every-time contraceptives are a rotten fit for the human brain. In ... |
RH Reality Check | Pediatric Academy Encourages IUDs and Implants for Sexually Active Teens RH Reality Check Intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants are highly effective at preventing pregnancy and safe for women of all ages. Many think they are the ideal contraceptive method for adolescent girls. The American Academy of Pediatrics weighed in this week. (IUD ... Doctors Recommend IUDs for Sexually Active Teens Sexually active teens should use intrauterine devices IUDs recommended over the pill for sexually active teens: AAP |
Tech Times | Sexually active teens skipping HIV tests. Group makes up significant share of ... Tech Times Only one in five sexually active U.S. teens has been tested for HIV, new government report shows. Roughly 60 percent of youths with HIV don't realize they are infected, the report notes. (Photo : Lena Vasiljeva | Flickr). Despite the fact they make up ... Many Sexually Active US Teens Not Tested for HIV: CDC Sexually Experienced Teens are not Getting HIV-Tested |
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