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Approach to the Adolescent Requesting Contraception

Author(s) -

Catherine M. Gordon,

Sarah A.B. Pitts

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206

H-Index - 353

eISSN - 1945-7197

pISSN - 0021-972X

DOI - 10.1210/jc.2011-1780

Subject(s) - medicine , hormonal contraception , confidentiality , family planning , medical prescription , acne , pregnancy , family medicine , developed country , adverse effect , reproductive health , population , nursing , environmental health , research methodology , dermatology , biology , political science , law , genetics

It is essential to develop contraceptive counseling skills given the potential complications associated with an unplanned pregnancy, especially for adolescents. Multiple factors must be considered when reviewing contraceptive options with an adolescent: maturity, finances, access to care and prescriptions, confidentiality, medical risks and benefits, and contraindications to use of certain hormonal agents. Many adolescents will be concerned about the possibility of weight gain or the development of acne associated with the use of certain contraceptive agents. They are usually unaware of the risks of thrombosis, stroke, or adverse bone health effects. Providers must be able to speak to these issues using an evidence-based approach.

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