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Contraceptive Care for Adolescents

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Contraception for Adolescent and Young Adult Women

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Although declining, adolescent pregnancy represents a major public health concern. Adolescent pregnancy in the United States remains among the highest rates of all developed nations. This introductory chapter details why this book on the use of contraception by adolescents is needed and why the topic is of importance. All the available methods of contraception are discussed, but special emphasis is on the long-acting reversible contraception methods. The initial adolescent visit is discussed in detail in this chapter as well.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, The University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC2050, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA

    Amy Whitaker M.D., M.S. & Melissa Gilliam M.D., M.P.H.

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  1. Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Amy Whitaker

  2. Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Melissa Gilliam

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Whitaker, A., Gilliam, M. (2014). Contraceptive Care for Adolescents. In: Whitaker, A., Gilliam, M. (eds) Contraception for Adolescent and Young Adult Women. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6579-9_1

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