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Birth Control for Teens

Overview

Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. If you have vaginal sex without birth control, you could get pregnant. The only sure way to not get pregnant is to not have vaginal sex. But finding birth control that works for you can help avoid an unplanned pregnancy.

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Current as of: April 1, 2025

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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