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what 4 birth control methods are not recommended for teens?

Can you please give a short descripition of each..Thank you

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1. i was wondering this same question, i know that the pill has emotional side affects and that's one thing i dont need right now, but there are other options.
2. I think that the Depo-Provera shot is the best form of birth control for sexually active teenagers. It's fool proof! Just show up when the nurse tells you to, and you are covered. With pills, you have to be very exact with when and how you take them and they are easy to forget. Good luck! It's awesome that you are taking responsiblity over this! Missy
3. Sterilization, Withdrawal, Fertility Awareness Methods (the rhythm method), and Emergency Contraception. The website below lists a description, effectiveness, and reasons teens should avoid them.
4. The pull-out method, for one. That is when instead of using other protection, the penis is pulled out of the vagina just before ejaculation. This method is only about 73% effective at preventing unwanted pregnancy (which is VERY low and scary compared to the 85% effectiveness of male, latex condoms and the average 98% effectiveness of hormonal methods). Not to mention this method does not protect against diseases. The second would be a fertility based awareness method. This means that the couple rely on knowing when the woman ovulates and avoiding intercourse on and around this time to avoid pregnancy. This method is not recommended because most teens don't know enough about their bodies for this to be effective and it is only 80% effective for couples who have taken a long to get to know each other's bodies and understand ovulation cycles and have sought the advice of a doctor; in single or younger woman, the failure rate raises. This method does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. I personally would not recommend a non-hormonal intra-vaginal device (such as a cervical cap or diaphragm) as a teen girl's only method of protection. While a barrier method such as the ones mentioned do not protect against STDs. This method is 85% effective at preventing pregnancies, the same as condoms, without the protection from STDs. I would also not personally recommend the Depo-Provera shot, as it is such a high dose of hormones, the incidence of negative side effects for the user is increased a great deal. It's simply not worth the trouble, in my opinion. Side effects such as periods that do not end, extreme weight gain and constant nausea are frequently reported. The last method that I'm going to mention is an intra-uterine device. Most doctors simply will not insert an IUD in a woman unless she has given birth/is of a certain age. If you want to read more about any of these methods, I linked very informative articles about each, they are in the order that I listed them in this answer. What WOULD I recommend for a teen girl to use? A hormonal birth control (I recommend NuvaRing if your doctor determines it would be right for you because there are no pills to forget about, so it's on average more effective at preventing pregnancy) and a latex condom. This is simply the best protection against pregnancy AND STDs.