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Which birth control should i use? are some better for teens than others?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

The American Academy: of Pediatrics has a list of options for teens,with pro's & con's of each method. None of them protects against STI's, so your partner needs to use a condom or you need to use a vaginal condom. See www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/dating-sex/Pages/Birth-Control-for-Sexually-Active-Teens. Seek STI testing from your OB-GYN or Planned Parenthood & have your guy get tested.

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Answered 12/8/2015

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