Benefits of Birth Control for Teens | Sanford Health News

Birth control isn’t just about preventing pregnancy—it’s often used as a powerful tool for overall health and hormone management. In this episode of Her Kind of Healthy, Dr. Amy Kelley, a board-certified OB/GYN and specialist in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, talks about why teens may be prescribed birth control and how it can support their well-being. Learn common reasons teens use birth control beyond contraception, including: • Managing painful or heavy periods • Improving acne and hormonal symptoms • Supporting emotional health and PMS • Treating conditions like endometriosis and PCOS • Helping teens with complex medical or developmental needs Dr. Kelley also explains the different types of birth control available—from pills and patches to IUDs and implants—and how teens and families can choose the option that best fits their lifestyle and goals. Read the full story: https://news.sanfordhealth.org/podcas... 0:00 Intro 01:26 Most common medical reasons teens would be prescribed birth control 03:44 Prescribing birth control for reasons unrelated to preventing pregnancy 05:09 Can birth control support teens struggling with acne or hormonal symptoms? 06:13 How does birth control help manage conditions like PCOS or endometriosis? 10:20 Certain age groups going towards a certain method of birth control 13:12 Birth control can be very helpful for things like mood swings around your period 15:05 How to involve parents/guardians while still respecting teen's privacy and autonomy 21:39 Common myths and misconceptions about teen birth control 25:42 Is there anything parents should know about birth control for teens starting this Subscribe for more stories: https://san.fo/2EuFiCY Visit our Sanford Health Facebook page:   / sanfordhealth   Follow us on Twitter:   / sanfordhealth   Follow @SanfordHealth on Instagram:   / sanfordhealth   Connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sanford-health/