Abstract
Examines the potential impact of early use of medically prescribed contraceptives on reducing premarital pregnancies among teenagers. If all teenagers began using a prescription method 1 month after initiating intercourse, the risk of premarital pregnancy would be reduced by 40% from actual levels, from 35% within 2 years to 21%. The fact that 21% would still get pregnant is attributed to the very high risk of pregnancy following a 1st unprotected intercourse and to inconsistent or ineffective use of methods and their discontinuation.
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