Harwood, Kala: Teens and Contraception

                  I believe the authors of both articles are trying to make people aware of the outcome of long acting contraceptives. The authors support the use of long acting contraceptives. The author of one article states that “long acting reversible contraceptive methods should be first line recommendations for all women and adolescents” Many people have never heard of long acting contraceptives. Some have heard of them but don’t know exactly what they do. They do not realize that long acting contraceptives tend to be much more effective in preventing pregnancy in teens and adults. Some people believe long acting contraceptives are dangerous and are not aware that most dangerous contraception methods have been removed from the market. Parents do not want their teens to use long acting contraceptives for fear of them having an active sex life. Parents lean toward short term contraceptives such and birth control pills, condoms, and even injectable contraceptives. Short term contraceptives tend to be cheaper and are more likely to be covered by insurance companies. Some people fear that others will find out that they are using birth control.  As a result many teen girls and women choose not to use long acting contraceptive methods. The pill and condoms are effective when used correctly, but most women do not continue use of such birth control methods.  The authors in the articles are saying that by using long acting contraceptives less women have unexpected pregnancies. Long term methods do not have to be thought about daily, therefore women do not forget them.Women get to choose when they want to have kids by choosing when to stop use of contraception. The authors are trying to educate people about the different long acting contraceptives including IUDs and implants.