United States

Teens

As a leading authority on teen reproductive health, the Guttmacher Institute estimates national and state-level teen pregnancy rates; documents teens’ access to sexual and reproductive health information and services; and promotes fact-based, comprehensive sex education and youth-friendly, confidential services.

Research Article

Trends in U.S. Adolescent Sexual Behavior and Contraceptive Use, 2006-2019
Report

Pregnancies, Births and Abortions in the United States, 1973–2017: National and State Trends by Age
Fact Sheet

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the United States

Top Facts & Statistics

Resources

September 1, 2021 State Laws and Policies
Protecting Confidentiality for Individuals Insured as Dependents
United States
Abortion
Contraception
Teens
September 1, 2021 State Laws and Policies
Parental Involvement in Minors’ Abortions
United States
Abortion
Teens
September 1, 2021 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Rights as Parents
United States
Teens
September 1, 2021 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Access to Contraceptive Services
United States
Contraception
Teens
September 1, 2021 State Laws and Policies
An Overview of Consent to Reproductive Health Services by Young People
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
September 1, 2021 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Access to STI Services
United States
HIV & STIs
Teens
July 2021 Research Article
Comparability of estimates and trends in adolescent sexual and contraceptive behaviors from two national surveys: National Survey of Family Growth and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

Laura D. Lindberg, Rachel H. Scott, Sheila Desai and Zoe H. Pleasure ,PLOS ONE
United States
Contraception
Teens
July 2021 Policy Analysis
State Policy Trends at Midyear 2021: Already the Worst Legislative Year Ever for U.S. Abortion Rights

Elizabeth Nash and Sophia Naide
United States
Abortion
Teens
June 2021 Research Article
Exploring experience of and engagement in coercive pregnancy behaviors among sexually active young men from five clinics in Baltimore, MD

Nicholas B. Dimenstein , Laura D. Lindberg, Renata Sanders, Jacky M. Jennings, Lori F. Frohwirth, Patricia Dittus and Arik V. Marcell,Contraception
United States
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
June 2021 Fact Sheet
Federally Funded Sex Education: Strengthening and Expanding Evidence-Based Programs
United States
Teens

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Hear From An Expert

Amid ongoing challenges, reproductive rights supporters have scored key state-level victories on contraceptive access and abortion rights.

Elizabeth Nash

Principal Policy Associate, State Issues

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