title: Contraceptive needs of the adolescent.
abstract: The provision of contraception to adolescents requires specific attention. Adolescents require contraceptive methods which are safe, effective and simple to use. While long-acting reversible contraceptive methods are preferable, they should have a choice and not be forced or mandated especially in situations where this may compromise safety. After counselling they should have the ability to choose any method of contraception. Under the appropriate circumstances, each method of contraception may have a place. This chapter will be devoted to evaluating the most current scientific rationale for the indication for use of each method of contraception in adolescents.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, South Africa. Electronic address: steynps@iafrica.com.
authors.forename: Petrus S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Steyn
authors.affiliation: Stellenbosch University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa. Electronic address: nahumzh@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Norman D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Goldstuck
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods*; D044363:Contraception, Postcoital / Q000379:methods; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003273:Contraceptive Devices / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003376:Counseling; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D019049:Developed Countries; D004343:Drug Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011247:Pregnancy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004343:Drug Implants
keywords: adolescent contraception; hormonal contraception; long-acting reversible contraception; non-hormonal contraception