Episode
Adolescent Contraception 101
- Podcast
- Charting Pediatrics
- Published
- Feb 17, 2026
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- 1633
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Summary
Adolescence is full of firsts . B ig questions about bodies, safety and c hoices rise to the surface. Contraception can feel intimidating for teens and complex for pediatricians. However, it's also a powerful touchpoint to shape safety, confidence and long-term health. In this episode, we're unpacking the role pediatricians play in guiding teens through reproductive car e , where pediatricians can transform a potentially awkward moment into an opportunity for empowerment. For this discussion, we're joined by Tricia Huguelet , MD . She is the section chief of the D ivision of P ediatric and A dolescent G ynecology at Children's Hospital Colorado. In addition to being a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, she is the program director for the P ediatric and A dolescent G ynecology F ellowship , and co-director of the Y oung W omen B leeding D isorders P rogram. Some highlights from this episode include: When pediatricians should feel confident to prescribe contraception How to handle consent and confidentiality W hat methods would be best for each patient Most common barriers to access For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org .