birth control for 11 year olds?

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Originally Posted by ssgharkness020147

Why does an 11 year old need birth control in the first place? They're not having their cycles until around 13 (in most cases), so what is the need to provide them with someting that does not even benifit them?

A quick Google search reveals: "In the United States, the average age a girl starts menstruating is 12."

If the average is 12, then there's plenty that start before 12.