ACOG Again Recommends IUDs and Implants for Teens

Because few of the 42% of U.S. adolescents who are sexually active desire pregnancy in the short term, highly effective reversible contraception is a critical need in this population. However, most U.S. teens continue to depend on relatively ineffective contraceptive techniques, and each year many face unintentional pregnancies. Now, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has reinforced its stance in favor of highly effective reversible contraceptive methods (also referred to as long-acting reversible contraception) for teens, and suggests that counseling about such methods should occur at all healthcare provider visits with sexually active adolescents.