Contraception in Minors

Definition
Contraception refers to measures a person or couple takes to prevent pregnancy. There
are multiple different types of contraception available, including:
 Hormonal contraceptive agents: e.g., combined oral contraceptive pills, vaginal ring, patch

 Intrauterine devices (with or without progestins)

 Barrier methods: e.g., male and female condoms

 Surgical methods: e.g., vasectomy, salpingectomy

 Physical methods: e.g., withdrawal/coitus interruptus, or “pulling out” (not considered reliable
contraception)

Arguments in favor
 Patient autonomy: Patients have the right to control their reproductive health.

 Prevention of unintended pregnancies and its consequences 

 Balancing risks and benefits: 

o There are many safe and effective options available.

o Pregnancy is higher risk than contraception.

 Additional noncontraceptive medical benefits of hormonal contraceptives include:

o Decreasing heavy menstrual bleeding

o Treating dysmenorrhea

o Reducing the risk of ovarian, fallopian tube, and endometrial cancers

Contraception in Minors

Definition
Contraception refers to measures a person or couple takes to prevent pregnancy. There
are multiple different types of contraception available, including:
 Hormonal contraceptive agents: e.g., combined oral contraceptive pills, vaginal ring, patch

 Intrauterine devices (with or without progestins)

 Barrier methods: e.g., male and female condoms

  Surgical methods: e.g., vasectomy, salpingectomy

 Physical methods: e.g., withdrawal/coitus interruptus, or “pulling out” (not considered reliable
contraception)

Arguments in favor
 Patient autonomy: Patients have the right to control their reproductive health.

 Prevention of unintended pregnancies and its consequences 

 Balancing risks and benefits: 

o There are many safe and effective options available.

o Pregnancy is higher risk than contraception.

 Additional noncontraceptive medical benefits of hormonal contraceptives include:

o Decreasing heavy menstrual bleeding

o Treating dysmenorrhea

o Reducing the risk of ovarian, fallopian tube, and endometrial cancers

Contraception in Minors

Definition
Contraception refers to measures a person or couple takes to prevent pregnancy. There
are multiple different types of contraception available, including:
 Hormonal contraceptive agents: e.g., combined oral contraceptive pills, vaginal ring, patch

 Intrauterine devices (with or without progestins)

 Barrier methods: e.g., male and female condoms

 Surgical methods: e.g., vasectomy, salpingectomy

 Physical methods: e.g., withdrawal/coitus interruptus, or “pulling out” (not considered reliable
contraception)

Arguments in favor
 Patient autonomy: Patients have the right to control their reproductive health.

 Prevention of unintended pregnancies and its consequences 

  Balancing risks and benefits: 

o There are many safe and effective options available.

o Pregnancy is higher risk than contraception.

 Additional noncontraceptive medical benefits of hormonal contraceptives include:

o Decreasing heavy menstrual bleeding

o Treating dysmenorrhea

o Reducing the risk of ovarian, fallopian tube, and endometrial cancers

Contraception in Minors

Definition
Contraception refers to measures a person or couple takes to prevent pregnancy. There
are multiple different types of contraception available, including:
 Hormonal contraceptive agents: e.g., combined oral contraceptive pills, vaginal ring, patch

 Intrauterine devices (with or without progestins)

 Barrier methods: e.g., male and female condoms

 Surgical methods: e.g., vasectomy, salpingectomy

 Physical methods: e.g., withdrawal/coitus interruptus, or “pulling out” (not considered reliable
contraception)

Arguments in favor
 Patient autonomy: Patients have the right to control their reproductive health.

 Prevention of unintended pregnancies and its consequences 

 Balancing risks and benefits: 

o There are many safe and effective options available.

o Pregnancy is higher risk than contraception.

 Additional noncontraceptive medical benefits of hormonal contraceptives include:

o Decreasing heavy menstrual bleeding

o Treating dysmenorrhea
 o Reducing the risk of ovarian, fallopian tube, and endometrial cancers

Contraception in Minors

Definition
Contraception refers to measures a person or couple takes to prevent pregnancy. There
are multiple different types of contraception available, including:
 Hormonal contraceptive agents: e.g., combined oral contraceptive pills, vaginal ring, patch

 Intrauterine devices (with or without progestins)

 Barrier methods: e.g., male and female condoms

 Surgical methods: e.g., vasectomy, salpingectomy

 Physical methods: e.g., withdrawal/coitus interruptus, or “pulling out” (not considered reliable
contraception)

Arguments in favor
 Patient autonomy: Patients have the right to control their reproductive health.

 Prevention of unintended pregnancies and its consequences 

 Balancing risks and benefits: 

o There are many safe and effective options available.

o Pregnancy is higher risk than contraception.

 Additional noncontraceptive medical benefits of hormonal contraceptives include:

o Decreasing heavy menstrual bleeding

o Treating dysmenorrhea

o Reducing the risk of ovarian, fallopian tube, and endometrial cancers