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Reproductive health of adolescent girls.

This short article summarizes current data on the reproductive behavior of adolescent girls suggesting that in both developed and developing nations young girls are jeopardizing their own health and well being as a result of early childbearing. Pregnancy before age 18 carries greater health risks for both the mother and the infant. In addition precocious sexual activity is associated with a higher incidence of sexually transmitted disease (STD). Since adolescents are likely to be ignorant of the symptoms and hesitant to seek help for fear of condemnation for their sexual activity the consequences of STDs can be particularly devastating in this age group. Since the behavior patterns of adolescents determine their ability to be good parents priority must be given to sensitizing those individuals in a position to influence adolescent sexual behavior to the special needs and qualities of young womens sexual and reproductive health.