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

April 2014 Infographic
Contraceptive use at first sex has become the norm among U.S. teens
United States
Contraception
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 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 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
March 2013 Policy Analysis
What Women Already Know: Documenting the Social and Economic Benefits of Family Planning

Adam Sonfield,Guttmacher Policy Review
United States
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teens
March 2013 Research Article
Meeting the Contraceptive Needs of Teens and Young Adults: Youth-Friendly and Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Services in U.S. Family Planning Facilities

Megan L. Kavanaugh,Jenna JermanandKathleen Ethier,Journal of Adolescent Health
United States
Contraception
Teens

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Sex is a normal part of human development. Instead of stigmatizing teen sex, let’s support teens by making sure they have access to comprehensive sex education and health care.

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

Contraceptive use at first sex has become the norm among U.S. teens

United States

Trends in Ages at Key Reproductive Transitions in the United States, 1951–2010

United States

Growing Gap Between First Sex and First Birth Means Women Face Longer Period of Risk for Unintended Pregnancy

United States

Major reproductive health milestones in American women’s lives

United States

Major reproductive health milestones in women's lives

United States

Leveling the Playing Field: The Promise of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives for Adolescents

United States

Obama Administration Yields to the Courts and the Evidence, Allows Emergency Contraception to Be Sold Without Restrictions

United States

Receipt of Sexual Health Information From Parents, Teachers, and Healthcare Providers by Sexually Experienced U.S. Adolescents

United States

What Women Already Know: Documenting the Social and Economic Benefits of Family Planning

United States

Meeting the Contraceptive Needs of Teens and Young Adults: Youth-Friendly and Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Services in U.S. Family Planning Facilities

United States

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Laura D. Lindberg

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