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This is the 4th in a series of video posts on birth control with Dr. Amies-Oelschlager. Here she discusses the placement and removal of long term, reversible, contraceptive options for teens.
This is the third in a series of videos where we discuss reversible, long term birth control options with Dr. Amies-Oelschlager. See our previous post on teens and birth control for written details.
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More on birth control Part 1 Plan B
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We’ve had previous posts on contraception or birth control in teens, but now we’re going to break down the options. This is the second in a series of 4 video blogs where we discuss contraception in a bit more detail with Dr. Amies-Oelschlager.
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We discussed Plan B in a previous post on emergency contraception. In this 1st post from our series of video blogs with Dr. Amies-Oelschlager. Listen while we talk about Plan B in more detail.
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More on birth control: Part 2 Short Term Options
More on birth control: Part 3 Long Term Options
Reproductive health and birth control for teens is a topic every parent should know about. I want to emphasize that the only way to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections 100% of the time is to not have sex at all, but parents and teens should be aware of birth control methods available. This is the third post in a series of 3 on birth control (also known as contraception) for parents of teens.
With sexual activity come a lot of responsibilities that teens likely will not be equipped to handle without help. As was stated in previous posts on Hormone Containing Methods and Emergency Contraception, in the US, about 46% of all high school kids have had sex. Only 23% were on birth control and 61% had used a condom the last time they had sex (Centers for Disease Control). For parents, having open communication with your teens about expectations and family values is an effective way to help your teen wait to have sex until they are older. Talk with your teen early and often in order teach them how to be aware of consequences and how to protect themselves from pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections if they decide to become sexually active. See our post on Tips for Talking to Your Teen About Sex.
There are many types of birth control and it is best to pick a method that fits into a person’s lifestyle. If your teen is interested in birth control, speak with their doctor to find a method BEFORE they start having sex if at all possible. I’ll summarize barrier methods (condoms) in this post. Read full post »
Birth control for teens is a topic that can be challenging to discuss. Both parents and teens may be uncomfortable discussing such an intimate topic, but open communication is so important. This post on emergency contraception for teens is the second in a series of 3 posts on teens and birth control.
As I’ve mentioned before, the only way to prevent pregnancy 100% of the time is to not have sex at all. As parents, having open communication with your teens about expectations and family values is an effective way to help your teen wait to have sex until they are older.
Emergency contraception is a backup method that is not meant as a substitute for longer term contraception. Please see my post on hormone containing methods for more information on more effective long-term contraception. Talk with your teen’s doctor if any of them sound like a method of interest or if you have more questions after reading. Read full post »
Birth control, also known as contraception, for teens is an important topic to discuss. Whenever the subject of birth control comes up in clinic, I can guarantee someone asks the question about safety. It’s the same question I would ask if a medical provider discussed any new medication with me. However, birth control also comes with personal stories: a friend who used one form of contraception and gained 20 pounds, or a mother who had an intrauterine device (IUD) and had horrible complications. The good news is that birth control has had a makeover during the past decade and there are many options that are extremely effect and safe to use. Hopefully, this blog can serve as an overview and alleviate some fears. To learn more about how birth control is used for medical reasons other than contraception, see our recent post. Today’s post will be the first in a series of 3 posts on birth control and teens. Read full post »
A recent study found that 1 in 3 teenage girls using birth control pills (BCPs) are using them reasons other than birth control- such as preventing acne, easing menstrual cramps, or helping with PMS. Despite their name, birth control pills are useful for many purposes besides birth control!
There are many brands of BCPs, but they fall into two basic categories: the”combination” BCPs, which contain the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, and the “progesterone-only” BCPs (which obviously contain only progesterone.)
If your teen doesn’t have certain medical issues (more about this below), they would be prescribed combination BCPs. They are better at controlling symptoms that a teen would take a BCP for, and also provide better birth control if it’s needed.
Let’s look at what BCPs can do for your teen:
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