This post is intended only for residents of the United States, its territories, and Puerto Rico. #SponsoredbyOrganon Latinas and birth control: It can be a complicated topic. I am sure many of my fellow Latinas can relate to growing up in a household where no one spoke about sex and didn’t dare to bring up birth control! While nationwide teen birth rates have continued to decrease across all races and ethnicities, disparities persist for some groups, including Latinas and Non-Hispanic Black women, according to data from 2018. I’ve heard from some of my Latina patients that they never discussed sex with their parents growing up because it was a taboo topic. In some instances, patients’ parents have become upset when I have mentioned contraception during an appointment. That’s why I often ask parents to leave the room so I can have a private conversation with my patient. I encourage all women to proactively speak with their doctor or health care provider to make sure they have a good understanding of their options before making a decision about their sexual and reproductive health, and family planning. Want to learn about different contraceptive options? Visit WhatsNextForHer.com.