There are quite a few birth control options for teens in addition to the birth control pill. In this video, Kathy Woodward shares her insights on how teens can use long-acting reversible contraceptives such as the single implant rod and intra-uterine device to avoid unintended pregnancy. She also discusses the benefits and limitations of different methods of adolescent contraception.
Kathy Woodward, MD, is the Director of In-Patient and Community Health Services in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Children’s National.
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