- An American women’s age at first sex has changed little over time, but she is now getting married later and having children later
- Source: Finer LB and Philbin JM, Trends in ages at key reproductive transitions in the United States, 1951–2010, Women’s Health Issues, 2014, 23(3):e1–e9.
- Contraceptive use at first sex has become the norm among U.S. teens
- Source: Finer LB and Philbin JM, Trends in ages at key reproductive transitions in the United States, 1951–2010, Women’s Health Issues, 2014, 23(3):e1–e9.
- Source: Finer LB and Philbin JM, Trends in ages at key reproductive transitions in the United States, 1951–2010, Women’s Health Issues, 2014, 23(3):e1–e9.
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Major reproductive health milestones in American women’s lives
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Trends in Ages at Key Reproductive Transitions in the United States, 1951–2010
Women's Health Issues