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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

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
April 2016 Infographic
U.S. teen pregnancy, birth and abortion rates reached historic lows in 2011
United States
Teens
March 2016 Research Article
Changes in adolescents' receipt of sex education, 2006–2013

Laura D. Lindberg,Isaac Maddow-ZimetandHeather D. Boonstra,Journal of Adolescent Health
United States
HIV & STIs
Teens
February 2016 News Release
Teens Seeking Family Planning Services Face Inconsistent Privacy Standards in Federally Qualified Health Centers
United States
Teens
November 2015 Research Article
Changes in use of long-acting reversible contraceptive methods among United States women, 2009-2012

Megan L. Kavanaugh,Jenna JermanandLawrence B. Finer,Obstetrics & Gynecology
United States
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teens
July 2015 Report
Contraceptive Needs and Services, 2013 Update

Jennifer J. Frost,Lori F. FrohwirthandMia R. Zolna
United States
Abortion
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teens
April 2015 News Release
School-Based Health Centers Are a Critical Source of Health Care, Yet Must Do More to Address Teen Pregnancy, Other Needs
United States
Teens
April 2015 Policy Analysis
Meeting the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Adolescents in School-Based Health Centers

Heather D. Boonstra,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Teens
September 2014 Policy Analysis
What Is Behind the Declines in Teen Pregnancy Rates?

Heather D. Boonstra,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Pregnancy
Teens
May 2014 News Release
U.S. Teen Pregnancy, Birth and Abortion Rates Reach Historic Lows
United States
Teens

Hear From An Expert

We need to focus on the context of teen sex. Research shows that teens are more likely to use contraception when they have consensual sex in an established relationship with a similar age partner.

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

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

United States

U.S. teen pregnancy, birth and abortion rates reached historic lows in 2011

United States

Changes in adolescents' receipt of sex education, 2006–2013

United States

Teens Seeking Family Planning Services Face Inconsistent Privacy Standards in Federally Qualified Health Centers

United States

Changes in use of long-acting reversible contraceptive methods among United States women, 2009-2012

United States

Contraceptive Needs and Services, 2013 Update

United States

School-Based Health Centers Are a Critical Source of Health Care, Yet Must Do More to Address Teen Pregnancy, Other Needs

United States

Meeting the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Adolescents in School-Based Health Centers

United States

What Is Behind the Declines in Teen Pregnancy Rates?

United States

U.S. Teen Pregnancy, Birth and Abortion Rates Reach Historic Lows

United States

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Laura D. Lindberg

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