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.

Fact Sheet

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the United States
State Laws and Policies

An Overview of Consent to Reproductive Health Services by Young People
Report

Pregnancies, Births and Abortions Among Adolescents and Young Women in the United States, 2013: National and State Trends by Age, Race and Ethnicity

Top Facts & Statistics

Resources

January 2020 Policy Analysis
State Lawmakers Say Yes to Consent Education

Sophia Naide
United States
Teens
January 2020 Research Article
Pleasure and Sex Education: The Need for Broadening Both Content and Measurement

Leslie KantorandLaura D. Lindberg,American Journal of Public Health
United States
Teens
December 2019 Infographic
In 2019, 17 states enacted some type of abortion restriction, while 9 states protected or expanded abortion access
United States
Abortion
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teens
December 2019 Policy Analysis
State Policy Trends 2019: A Wave of Abortion Bans, But Some States Are Fighting Back

Elizabeth Nash,Lizamarie Mohammed,Olivia CappelloandSophia Naide
United States
Abortion
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teens
December 2019 Infographic
In 2019, states enacted 145 proactive reproductive health policies
United States
Abortion
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teens
December 2019 Infographic
In 2019, U.S. state policies enacted to restrict abortion outweighed policies to protect it, but the gap has narrowed greatly
United States
Abortion
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teens
December 2019 Research Article
Sexual Activity, Contraceptive Use and Sexual Violence among Asian High School Students in the United States

Zohra Ansari-Thomas,Sheila DesaiandLaura D. Lindberg,Contraception
United States
Contraception
Teens
October 2019 Policy Analysis
Trump Administration Rules Prioritize Refusal of Care and Conservative Ideology Over Protecting Patients Against Discrimination

Adam Sonfield,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
September 2019 Fact Sheet
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the United States
United States
Teens
June 2019 Policy Analysis
Promiscuity Propaganda: Access to Information and Services Does Not Lead to Increases in Sexual Activity

Joerg Dreweke,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens

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Hear From An Expert

Today’s teens are waiting longer than previous generations to have sex and are more likely to use contraception. Policies, education and services should support teens in becoming sexually healthy adults.

Laura D. Lindberg

Principal Research Scientist

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