INTRODUCTION
As of today in the year 2000 teen pregnancy
has become a major issue in today's life.there
are more and more teens getting pregnant
and they need to know how to protect them selves.
Thousands of young women in all races are getting
pregnant and this has to stop.There is no reason
young females should be in the process of having
their lives changed forever.Some of the most
important ways to protect yourself are:education
abstinence, and birth control.
In the next few paragraphs it will show the ways
to be protected, and how to get help.
How to prevent pregnancy
The word birth control is what is used
to
prevent pregnancy. There are alot of different ways
to prevent pregnancy when having unprotected
sex. Some are more effective than others, it
all depends on the person.Some methods
include the use of hormones, contraceptives,
abstinence, and surgery.
Some different kinds of birth control are:
- The protect aid sponge
- Advantage 24 : which is a contraceptive gel
-Today's sponge:which came along in 1983
and was the largest-selling over the counter
female birth control in the US.
- Realty female condom:FDA approved
female condoms can block germs that cause
std's and reduce the chance of pregnancy
-Oves contraceptives cap
-Vaginal contraceptive film
-The Lea barrier
-The panty condom: this is an effective and
different condom that is worn as a panty.
contraceptives
A contraceptive is another word for birth control.
It comes in different forms such as pills and needles
Its a known fact that 25% of females who have
unprotected sex are likely to become pregnant with in
one month, 75%will become pregnant with in one year.
Talking to your doctor will determine what birth control
is best for you. Sometimes you may need to use more
than one type of birth control to keep you safe from std's
and pregnancy.The website www.birthcontrol.com
shows 
that being protected from unwanted pregnancy is safe
and responsible .
emergency contraceptives
The morning after pill
is a type of birth control. It is used
as a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. It can be
used when a condom breaks, or any other time needed . It is
suppose to be used with in 72 hours of sex.
There are a few kinds of contraceptives available in the US.
Preven tm Emergency contraceptives kit tablets have a extrogen
and progesteron product. The first 2 pills should be taken directly
after unprotected intercourse.The second 2 pills should be taken
12 hours after the first 2 pills.
why teen pregnancy prevention is important
Teen pregnancy
prevention is important because teen pregnancy
is a big issue today. There are thousands of teens getting pregnant
every year and that is very irresponsible. If teens knew how to protect
themselves the problem would not be so out of control. Writing this
paper allows teens to get a view of things they can use to prevent
pregnancy. If some teens are uneducated about birth control and
condoms this could help them make one of the biggest decisions
of their lives.
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