WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: Best birth control for forgetful teen

Re: Best birth control for forgetful teen

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Dec 2000 09:48:32 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 21 Dec 2000, Pam wrote: >
>I recently allowed my 16 year old to go on birth control pills, however,
>she never remembers to take them as directed. I was wondering if anyone
>has an opinion about other methods such as Depo-Provera.

Pam, My first answer for the best method of birth control in a forgetful teen is abstinence. However, knowing reality, if there is no way to encourage compliance with the pill, then depo is certainly an option. The problem with depo is that there is a significant problem with irregular and unpredictbale bleeding. This leads to discontinuation of this method. It is certainly a better option than pregnancy. If you are "allowing" your 16 year old to take the pill, then you are essentially giving her license to be sexually active. If she is not responsible enough to take the pill, then she has shown that she is obviously not worthy of that responsibility. That puts it back on you. If you are going to condone the use of the pill and indirectly, sexual activity, then you need to take the responsibility to stand at the door each morning with the pill and a glass of water in your hand. If you don't, who is gonna change the diapers??? Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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