Adolescent Sexual Health External Recommendations

Adolescent sexual health- related guidelines that have been endorsed by the AAP

Contraception 

US Selected Practice Recommendations (US SPR) for Contraceptive Use, 2016  
(Center for Disease Control and Prevention)  
This report addresses a select group of common, yet sometimes controversial or complex issues regarding initiation and use of specific contraceptive methods. 

General 

Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents  
(American Academy of Pediatrics)  
The Bright Futures Guidelines provides theory-based and evidence-driven guidance for all preventative care screenings and well-child visits aged newborn through 21. 

Women's Preventive Service Guidelines 
(Health Resources & Services Administration HRSA)  
The purpose of these guidelines is to improve women’s health across the lifespan by identifying preventive services and screenings to be used in clinical practice. 

Sexually Transmitted Infections 

Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment Guidelines 
(Center for Disease Control and Prevention)  
These guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted infections were updated by the CDC after consultation with a group of professionals knowledgeable in the field of sexually transmitted infections.