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Birth control Quote by Leana S. Wen

“When I was 16 and I wanted information about birth control, Planned Parenthood was the first and only place that I could think of going for my health care and education.” quote by Leana S. Wen
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“When I was 16 and I wanted information about birth control, Planned Parenthood was the first and only place that I could think of going for my health care and education.”

Leana S. Wen

About This Quote

Source Interview: Personal testimony, 2020

A teen sought reliable sexual health info and found Planned Parenthood as the sole trusted source.

In simple terms: Teen relied on Planned Parenthood for birth‑control info.

Key Takeaway

Seek trusted health resources early.

Themes

healthcare education empowerment

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

personal educational

When to use this quote

  • adolescent health decisions
  • school health curricula
  • community health outreach

Key Concepts

sexual health access to care

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we expand reliable health resources for teens?
  • What barriers prevent teens from accessing care?
A Different Perspective

Limited options may reflect broader gaps in sexual education.

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