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Teen Birth Control
Adolescent pregnancy is pregnancy in girls age 19 oryounger.
Alternative Names
Teenage pregnancy; Pregnancy - teenage
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The rate of adolescent pregnancy and the birth rate for adolescents have generally declined since reaching an all-time high in 1990, mostly due to the increased use of
Adolescent pregnancy is a complex issue with many reasons for concern. Younger adolescents (12 - 14 years old) are more likely to have...
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From Our Experts
I don't want to get pregnant...What are my birth control options?
There is a lot of talk about teenage unwanted pregnancies. Yet, according to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned... Read more »
Migraines after birth of son: birth control pills?
Full Question: I started getting migraines shortly after the birth of my son who is now 21 years old. I have been diagnosed with... Read more »
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Grapefruit, birth control pills can lead to dangerous clot
A rare set of interactions involving grapefruit juice, birth control pills and a genetic mutation almost cost a 42-year-old woman her leg, physicians... Read more »
Birth control pills may boost lupus risk
Women taking birth control pills, especially those who have just started taking them, may face an increased risk of developing the autoimmune disease... Read more »
Birth control pill may limit muscle gains
According to a new study, lower hormone levels in women who exercise regularly and take birth-control pills may result in less muscle mass increases. Read more »
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