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
Policy Analysis

Reducing STI Cases: Young People Deserve Better Sexual Health Information and Services

Top Facts & Statistics

Resources

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
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

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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

Interim Associate Director of State Issues

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