Abstract
Objective: Identify factors related to the choice of contraceptive methods in adolescence, the risks and benefits of contraceptive methods and their indications. Bibliographic review: Oral contraceptives can induce behavioral, brain, bone and cardiovascular complications, protect against pathologies, regulate menstrual cycle and dermal oiliness. Intrauterine devices/systems may alter menstrual pattern, have low risk of uterine perforation, high success rate for placement, with failures and expulsions regardless of age, type of device or parity; It is safe, dispenses daily intervention. Injectable hormonal contraceptives are effective for cases of daily oral treatment difficulty. They may present weight gain and significant bone density loss, and the use at puberty is debatable. Subdermal ethnogestrel implants are indicated to reduce dysmenorrhea and in cases susceptible to venous thromboembolism; May generate menstrual unpredictability. Barrier contraceptives prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Final considerations: Each patient should be evaluated according to clinical, social, personal and psychological particularities, the choice of contraceptive method made between doctor and patient. It is necessary to expose the risks and benefits of the chosen method and guide the use associated with barrier contraceptives.