About Birth Control: What Parents Need to Know
Teens who decide to have sex should protect themselves from unplanned pregnancy by using birth control. They also should use condoms every time to protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
There are many methods of birth control to choose from. Check out the articles below to learn the facts about these different options:
- Abstinence
- Birth Control Implant
- Birth Control Patch
- Birth Control Pill
- Birth Control Ring
- Birth Control Shot
- Cervical Cap
- Condoms
- Diaphragm
- Emergency Contraception (Morning-After Pill)
- IUD
- Fertility Awareness
- Spermicide
- Withdrawal
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
© 1995-2023 KidsHealth ® All rights reserved. Images provided by iStock, Getty Images, Corbis, Veer, Science Photo Library, Science Source Images, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com
