{"id":3777,"date":"2021-12-22T15:06:12","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T15:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/?p=3777"},"modified":"2022-03-19T15:18:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T15:18:42","slug":"teen-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen Pregnancy: Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, and Statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy is the term that every woman gets, which lasts about 40 weeks or over 9 months, as estimated from the final menstrual period to delivery. You can get contraceptive pills and protection through <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/products\/\">online medicine delivery<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a same-day delivery option. Before using it, you can read the entire uses and procedures to follow; consult the healthcare experts for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/#What_is_teenage_pregnancy\" title=\"What is teenage pregnancy?\">What is teenage pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_teen_pregnancy\" title=\"What are the symptoms of teen pregnancy?\">What are the symptoms of teen pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/#How_to_prevent_teenage_pregnancy_in_the_Philippines\" title=\"How to prevent teenage pregnancy in the Philippines?\">How to prevent teenage pregnancy in the Philippines?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/#YOUTH_SOCIAL_DEVELOPMENT\" title=\"YOUTH SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT\">YOUTH SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/#COMPREHENSIVE_SEX-EDUCATION_PROGRAMS\" title=\"COMPREHENSIVE SEX-EDUCATION PROGRAMS\">COMPREHENSIVE SEX-EDUCATION PROGRAMS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/#What_are_the_causes_of_teenage_pregnancy\" title=\"What are the causes of teenage pregnancy?\">What are the causes of teenage pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/#What_are_the_statistics_of_teenage_pregnancy_in_the_Philippines\" title=\"What are the statistics of teenage pregnancy in the Philippines?\">What are the statistics of teenage pregnancy in the Philippines?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/#FAQs_regarding_teenage_pregnancy\" title=\"FAQs regarding teenage pregnancy\">FAQs regarding teenage pregnancy<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/#Is_it_bad_for_a_teenager_to_get_pregnant\" title=\"Is it bad for a teenager to get pregnant?\">Is it bad for a teenager to get pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/#What_is_the_main_problem_of_teenage_pregnancy\" title=\"What is the main problem of teenage pregnancy?\">What is the main problem of teenage pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/#How_do_you_tell_your_parents_youre_pregnant_at_16\" title=\"How do you tell your parents you&#8217;re pregnant at 16?\">How do you tell your parents you&#8217;re pregnant at 16?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/teen-pregnancy\/#How_would_I_know_if_Im_pregnant_without_taking_a_test\" title=\"How would I know if I&#8217;m pregnant without taking a test?\">How would I know if I&#8217;m pregnant without taking a test?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_teenage_pregnancy\"><\/span><strong>What is teenage pregnancy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teenage pregnancy defines a pregnancy in which a woman can get 19 years of age or younger. Teen pregnancy is also called adolescent pregnancy. A teenager can get pregnant when she has vaginal sex with a male body and gets regular monthly periods. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teen pregnancy may produce complications that can lead to delivering a premature baby. For teens who have sex during pregnancy may get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-chlamydia-infection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>chlamydia infection<\/strong>,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and HIV so it&#8217;s essential to use a latex condom during intercourse that will help to prevent STDs or other health concerns which may infect the uterus and child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_teen_pregnancy\"><\/span><strong>What are the symptoms of teen pregnancy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no specified symptoms you will get while becoming pregnant. While becoming pregnant, you may miss your monthly period or get light blood. Checking with a pregnancy kit or following a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/online-period-calculator\/\">period cycle calculator<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you to know the pregnancy report. You may get different problems of teenage pregnancy; here are the symptoms you may get while you become pregnant that include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skipped or very delicate period<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breast tenderness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sickness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perceptive lightheaded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">swelling\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feeling tired<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fainting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/best-weight-gainer-supplements-in-the-philippines\/\">weight gain<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prevent_teenage_pregnancy_in_the_Philippines\"><\/span><strong>How to prevent teenage pregnancy in the Philippines?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different methods available to prevent pregnancy, for that the researcher studies has already launched the protection and contraceptive products that include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IUDs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/birth-control-pills-in-philippines\/\">Birth control pills<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/female-condoms\/\">Condoms<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teenage pregnancy can easily be prevented with this prevention. You should also know the uses, signs, and side effects. Here are the other methods to prevent the teenage pregnancy that includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YOUTH_SOCIAL_DEVELOPMENT\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>YOUTH SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting youth social development seminars in college to school can improve teenagers&#8217; skills and help avoid the risks of early sexual problems. Youth social development aware the teenager not to get pregnant at an early age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"COMPREHENSIVE_SEX-EDUCATION_PROGRAMS\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>COMPREHENSIVE SEX-EDUCATION PROGRAMS<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive sex-education programs present the different methods to prevent pregnancy and STDs, also discuss the effective protection methods to avoid the contraceptive pills. Many programs were shown to improve teenage sexual education significantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3778 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teenage-pregnancy-philippines-effects-and-risks-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"teenage pregnancy philippines effects and risks\" width=\"795\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teenage-pregnancy-philippines-effects-and-risks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teenage-pregnancy-philippines-effects-and-risks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teenage-pregnancy-philippines-effects-and-risks-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teenage-pregnancy-philippines-effects-and-risks-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teenage-pregnancy-philippines-effects-and-risks-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teenage-pregnancy-philippines-effects-and-risks-777x437.jpg 777w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teenage-pregnancy-philippines-effects-and-risks-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/teenage-pregnancy-philippines-effects-and-risks-120x67.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_causes_of_teenage_pregnancy\"><\/span><strong>What are the causes of teenage pregnancy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different causes of teenage pregnancy, including body changes or mental or physical patience. Here are the lists of causes of teenage pregnancy that includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Didn&#8217;t have proper knowledge about reproductive, menstrual, and sexual health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community, family and social people pressure to marry at an early age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of education in school<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Didn&#8217;t use the sexual protection with partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual violence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">early decision in life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forget to take contraceptive pills at the required time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_statistics_of_teenage_pregnancy_in_the_Philippines\"><\/span><strong>What are the statistics of teenage pregnancy in the Philippines?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Statistics Authority,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teenage pregnancy in the Philippines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has recorded 180,916 live births among adolescents aged 10 to 19 in 2019. The figure of teenage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pregnancy in the Philippines <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is comparable to 495 live births per day in the 10 to 19 age group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the briefer, such pregnancies may result from &#8220;coercion and unequal power relations between girls and older men. Only 3% of all live births within the adolescent age group are fathered by men of the same age group, based on the January 2020 Policy Brief by the United Nations Population Fund Philippines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Teenage pregnancy in the Philippines<\/b><b> facts:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, 21 million girls aged 15\u201319 years in maturing areas become pregnant, and approximately 12 million deliver birth. In developing countries, at least 777,000 births occur to adolescent girls younger than 15 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_regarding_teenage_pregnancy\"><\/span><strong>FAQs regarding teenage pregnancy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_for_a_teenager_to_get_pregnant\"><\/span><strong>Is it bad for a teenager to get pregnant?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no often when you do something wrong. Every problem has a solution, mainly teen pregnancy may create health problems for the child and mother. Teenage pregnancy may lead to complications for the child, and may lead to a premature baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_main_problem_of_teenage_pregnancy\"><\/span><strong>What is the main problem of teenage pregnancy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different problems lead to teenage pregnancy that may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/drugs-to-treat-hypertension\/\">hypertension\/high blood pressure<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UTI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/hypotensionlow-blood-pressure-symptoms-and-causes\/\">low blood pressure<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anaemia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_your_parents_youre_pregnant_at_16\"><\/span><strong>How do you tell your parents you&#8217;re pregnant at 16?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents are the essential people throughout your journey. You may be scared of sharing some topics, but it&#8217;s essential to make them aware of your things. You can start the conversation by following these steps that include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, find the words. You might start a conversation by saying, &#8220;I have something important to inform you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be ready to answer their questions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide your parents time to discuss without jumping to your next question. Listen and answer them what they are saying\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer them how you are feeling or planning to do.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_would_I_know_if_Im_pregnant_without_taking_a_test\"><\/span><strong>How would I know if I&#8217;m pregnant without taking a test?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different method to know whether you are pregnant or not, firstly if your period is missing or getting light period these symptoms of pregnancy might include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missed period.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen breasts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you become pregnant, you should consult your doctor as soon as possible to talk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">about teenage pregnancy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Knowing your symptoms is essential; you may require instant medical help. Try to follow the precautions to get an instant to relax.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pregnancy is the term that every woman gets, which lasts about 40 weeks or over 9 months, as estimated from the final menstrual period to delivery. 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