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

May 2014 Infographic
U.S. teen pregnancy, birth and abortion rates have reach historic lows, 2010
United States
Abortion
Pregnancy
Teens
May 2014 Report
U.S. Teenage Pregnancies, Births and Abortions, 2010: National and State Trends by Age, Race and Ethnicity

Kathryn KostandStanley Henshaw
United States
Abortion
Pregnancy
Teens
April 2014 Infographic
Contraceptive use at first sex has become the norm among U.S. teens
United States
Contraception
Teens
April 2014 News Release
Growing Gap Between First Sex and First Birth Means Women Face Longer Period of Risk for Unintended Pregnancy
United States
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teens
April 2014 Research Article
Trends in Ages at Key Reproductive Transitions in the United States, 1951–2010

Lawrence B. FinerandJesse Philbin,Women's Health Issues
United States
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teens
April 2014 Infographic
Major reproductive health milestones in American women’s lives
United States
Contraception
Teens
April 2014 Infographic
Major reproductive health milestones in women's lives
United States
Contraception
Teens
December 2013 Policy Analysis
Leveling the Playing Field: The Promise of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives for Adolescents

Heather D. Boonstra,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Contraception
HIV & STIs
Teens
June 2013 Policy Analysis
Obama Administration Yields to the Courts and the Evidence, Allows Emergency Contraception to Be Sold Without Restrictions

Andrea Rowan,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Contraception
Teens
June 2013 Research Article
Receipt of Sexual Health Information From Parents, Teachers, and Healthcare Providers by Sexually Experienced U.S. Adolescents

Laura D. Lindberg,Journal of Adolescent Health
United States
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

Senior State Issues Manager

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