Age of sexual debut related to life-style and reproductive health factors in a group of Swedish teenage girls

Aim. To compare life-style and reproductive health care factors in girls with a coitus debut < 15 years of age and girls with a later debut. Methods: Girls resident in the municipality of Karlstad, Sweden, starting their upper secondary school education were invited to attend the teenage clinic during two years (five visits). Gynecological examinations were performed and questions were asked about possible symptoms, sexual activity, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases. Results: Ninety-eight girls accepted the invitation to participate and 88 girls completed all visits (mean age on admission 16 years). Median age for coitarche was 16 years. A sexual debut