Emergency Contraception

Author: Adolescent Health Committee, Canadian Paediatric Society Publisher: Canadian Paediatric Society Publication: Paediatrics and Child Health, 2003; 8(3) Document Date:                  2003 Category: Education > Abstinence Education Related Categories: Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Abortion Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Pregnancy Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Sexual Activity Education > Sex Education Sexuality > Abortion/Birth Control Sexuality > Parental Sexual Attitudes/Behaviour Sexuality > Premarital Sex Sexuality > Promiscuity Sexuality > Sexual Attitudes Sexuality > Sexual Relations   This paper looks at the options available for preventing pregnancy after having intercourse.  It suggests that doctors should have emergency contraception available in their clinics for teens who are at risk for an unwanted pregnancy. Click to read this article... (HTML) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link