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

August 2016 Infographic
Improved contraceptive use likely driver of teen pregnancy declines
United States
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teens
July 2016 Policy Analysis
Laws Affecting Reproductive Health and Rights: State Trends at Midyear, 2016

Elizabeth Nash,Rachel Benson Gold,Zohra Ansari-Thomas,Olivia CappelloandLizamarie Mohammed
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
July 2016 Policy Analysis
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence as a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Issue in the United States

Kinsey HasstedtandAndrea Rowan,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
July 2016 News Release
Addressing Intimate Partner Violence Is Imperative For Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
April 2016 News Release
Fewer U.S. Teens Are Receiving Formal Sex Education Now Than in the Past
United States
Teens
April 2016 Policy Analysis
Trends in the States: First Quarter 2016

Elizabeth Nash,Rachel Benson Gold,Zohra Ansari-Thomas,Olivia CappelloandLizamarie Mohammed
United States
Abortion
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
April 2016 Report
U.S. Teenage Pregnancies, Births and Abortions, 2011: National Trends by Age, Race and Ethnicity

Kathryn KostandIsaac Maddow-Zimet
United States
Pregnancy
Teens
April 2016 Report
U.S. Teenage Pregnancies, Births and Abortions, 2011: State Trends by Age, Race and Ethnicity

Kathryn KostandIsaac Maddow-Zimet
United States
Teens
April 2016 News Release
U.S. Teen Pregnancy, Birth and Abortion Rates Reach the Lowest Levels in Almost Four Decades
United States
Teens
April 2016 Infographic
U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rates in 2011: The highest teen pregnancy rates are found in the South and Southwest
United States
Teens

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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Teens

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the United States

An Overview of Consent to Reproductive Health Services by Young People

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

Improved contraceptive use likely driver of teen pregnancy declines

United States

Laws Affecting Reproductive Health and Rights: State Trends at Midyear, 2016

United States

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence as a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Issue in the United States

United States

Addressing Intimate Partner Violence Is Imperative For Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

United States

Fewer U.S. Teens Are Receiving Formal Sex Education Now Than in the Past

United States

Trends in the States: First Quarter 2016

United States

U.S. Teenage Pregnancies, Births and Abortions, 2011: National Trends by Age, Race and Ethnicity

United States

U.S. Teenage Pregnancies, Births and Abortions, 2011: State Trends by Age, Race and Ethnicity

United States

U.S. Teen Pregnancy, Birth and Abortion Rates Reach the Lowest Levels in Almost Four Decades

United States

U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rates in 2011: The highest teen pregnancy rates are found in the South and Southwest

United States

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Laura D. Lindberg

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