A new AAP clinical report offers recommendations to providers who are contemplating permanent contraception therapies for patients with intellectual developmental disorder, emphasizing the use of reversible and minimally invasive treatments when possible.

The progestin-only Opill (norgestrel) will be available over the counter at drugstores, convenience stores, grocery stores and online in the first quarter of 2024, according to the manufacturer.

Advisers say approving a nonprescription birth control pill would increase access to safe, effective contraception.

Experts will consider whether people would use over-the-counter birth control pills correctly and if people with contraindications would avoid them.

In 2018-’19, about 12 of every 1,000 infants born to Black teens died.

Patricia J. Flanagan, M.D., FAAP, represents District I.

All pregnant adolescents should be counseled about the full range of pregnancy options.

Syphilis cases among newborns increased 15% in 2020.

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The report emphasizes strategies to respect patient autonomy; reduce risk of sexual violence, abuse, exploitation and coercion; promote safer sex practices; and foster the development of healthy sexuality regardless of physical, cognitive or socioemotional limitations.

Pediatricians can positively influence the long-term health and lifelong trajectories for adolescent parents and their children by creating a supportive, educational environment.

Data highlight the inequities in maternal and birth outcomes.

The Food and Drug Administration is recommending that pregnant women avoid using over-the-counter and prescription drugs containing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs around 20 weeks of gestation or later.

Experts in infectious diseases, neonatology and practice management are among the  faculty who lead sessions to help pediatricians address the health of their patients, practices and communities.

Statements can assist pediatricians in understanding and supporting the use of barrier methods by their patients and address obstacles to use.

Despite the well-established benefits of long-acting reversible contraception methods, only 2% to 3% of teens use them.

Pediatricians can deliver services during routine, follow-up, acute care and immunization visits.

Access to all forms of contraception remains critical to ensure youths can navigate the developmentally expected transition to sexual activity while achieving their reproductive and life goals.

Emergency contraception helps reduce the risk of pregnancy after sexual intercourse and is safe for youths.

Those experiencing both coercion and relationship abuse had higher odds of having a partner at least five years older, having two or more sexual partners and using hormonal birth control without a condom.