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  • Fertility Awareness for Teens


    Learn what the fertility awareness (rhythm method) of birth control is and why it might not work for teens.

  • Birth Control Methods: How Well Do They Work? for Teens


    Some birth control methods work better than others. This chart compares how well different birth control methods work.

  • Emergency Contraception for Teens


    Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex; for example, if a condom breaks or slips off during sex. It is also available to teens who are forced to have unprotected sex.

  • Abstinence for Teens


    Abstinence is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Abstinence also protects people against STDs.

  • Withdrawal for Teens


    Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Learn about withdrawal - and whether it's effective at preventing pregnancy and STDs.

  • Can I Get Pregnant if My Periods Are Irregular? for Teens


    Yes. Any time a girl has unprotected sex, she could get pregnant.

  • Can I Get Pregnant Right After My Period Ends? for Teens


    If you have sex, you can get pregnant before your period, during it, or right after your period ends. Learn how to help prevent unplanned pregnancy and more.

  • Surgeries and Procedures: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents


    Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. Read this article to find out more about the gastrostomy procedure.

  • Surgeries and Procedures: Retinopathy of Prematurity for Parents


    Retinopathy of prematurity, which mostly occurs in premature babies, is a disease that causes abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina. Sometimes surgery is needed to prevent vision loss or blindness.