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Adolescent pregnancy and its consequences.

G Creatsas1, A Elsheikh

  • 12nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Greece.

The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care : the Official Journal of the European Society of Contraception
|November 14, 2002
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Adolescent pregnancies, though decreasing, remain a concern. Most teenage pregnancies had few complications with adequate medical care, suggesting a need for improved reproductive health education.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Medicine

Background:

  • Adolescent pregnancy rates have seen a decline between 1985 and 1998.
  • Teenage pregnancies continue to present significant medical and social challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the incidence of adolescent pregnancies.
  • To assess complications associated with teenage pregnancies.
  • To analyze the follow-up care for adolescent pregnancies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records from two university obstetrics and gynecology departments.
  • Data collected for the period spanning 1985 to 1998.

Main Results:

  • Adolescent mothers accounted for 7.53% of 71,680 births.

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  • Pregnancy outcomes included 34% live births, 57% abortions, and 9% miscarriages.
  • Complications like toxemia (1.2%) and anemia (0.23%) were observed, with low rates of placental issues.

    • Conclusions:

    • Despite a decrease in teenage birth rates, adolescent pregnancy remains a significant issue, often involving unwanted pregnancies.
    • Adolescents who continue pregnancies with adequate medical follow-up experience a low incidence of complications.
    • Formal sex education programs are recommended to enhance reproductive health knowledge and contraceptive use.