Teenage birth control is a topic that has been very hotly debated. There are sections of people who think that making contraception available for teenagers would make them experiment more with sex. But there is also the growing realization that teenagers would help prevent unwanted and unplanned pregnancies by giving the best information and educational material they need about this matter.
Teenagers will have sex and they should be provided information about safe birth control methods. Very effective and popular teenage birth control methods are condoms. They not just protect against unplanned pregnancies but also protect the teenager against sexually transmitted diseases.
Pills as a contraception option for teens are risky, as they might forget taking it on a couple of days of the cycle, thus increasing the possibility of pregnancy. Pills also fail to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
Make your teen aware of the various aspects of sex, pregnancy and risks of sexually transmitted diseases. Inconsistency in using the various options available, to prevent unwanted pregnancies put teens in the high risk category.
There are many experts who are of the opinion that teenage pregnancy rates would fall significantly if the contraception options are not “user dependent”. This would mean that the teen chooses an option that would effective, even if they forget using contraception on a particular day.
Implantable contraception, which lasts for a period of three years, would be an ideal choice. The teen is in better control of their sex life due to this but due care should be taken that sexually transmitted diseases are also prevented.
It would be advisable to discuss teenage birth control options with the doctor before prescribing to any particular method. The doctor would be able to explain the various advantages and disadvantages of using different contraception methods and the risks associated.
Awareness is the key to success, in reducing unwanted teenage pregnancies.
