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

October 2020 Report
Pregnancies, Births and Abortions in the United States, 1973–2016: National and State Trends by Age

Isaac Maddow-Zimet, Kathryn Kost and Sean Finn
United States
Abortion
Pregnancy
Teens
September 2020 Blog / Letter / Op-ed
Age is More Than a Number: High Infant Mortality Among Births to Teen Mothers

Aletha Akers,Ms. Magazine
United States
Teens
August 2020 Research Article
Parent, partner and individual contexts of very early first sex experiences among young men and their links to subsequent reproductive health outcomes

Asari Offiong, Laura D. Lindberg, Jacky M. Jennings, Patricia J. Dittus and Arik V. Marcell,Culture, Health & Sexuality: An International Journal for Research, Intervention and Care
United States
Teens
August 2020 Research Article
Parent, partner and individual contexts of very early first sex experiences among young men and their links to subsequent reproductive health outcomes

Asari Offiong, Laura D. Lindberg, Jacky M. Jennings, Patricia J. Dittus and Arik V. Marcell,Culture, Health & Sexuality: An International Journal for Research, Intervention and Care
United States
Teens
July 2020 Policy Analysis
Just $10 Per Person a Year Could Provide Sexual and Reproductive Health Services to All—Will the United States Help Make That Happen?

Zara Ahmed
United States
Abortion
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
April 2020 Policy Analysis
Reducing STI Cases: Young People Deserve Better Sexual Health Information and Services

Leah H. Keller,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
HIV & STIs
Teens
April 2020 Fact Sheet
Contraceptive Use Among Adolescents in the United States
United States
Contraception
Teens
February 2020 Policy Analysis
Expanding the Scope of Sex Education and the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program: A Work in Progress

Leah H. Keller and Laura D. Lindberg
United States
Teens
February 2020 Policy Analysis
“Parental Involvement” Mandates for Abortion Harm Young People, But Policymakers Can Fight Back

Sophia Naide
United States
Abortion
Teens
February 2020 Research Article
Adolescent Sexual Activity, Contraceptive Use, and Pregnancy in Britain and the U.S.: A Multidecade Comparison

Laura D. Lindberg, Kaye Wellings and Rachel H. Scott,Journal of Adolescent Health
United States
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teens

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Hear From An Expert

Condom use has increased more than any other contraceptive method among adolescents. Clearly, it is important to include young men in research, policy and programs focused on teen sex.

Laura D. Lindberg

Principal Research Scientist

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