Why teenagers must stop abusing pills

The use of contraceptives is rampant among sexually active teenagers.

Majority of these teenagers, who are not ready to abstain, are taking these drugs to prevent early and unwanted pregnancies.

Health experts have cautioned adolescents against abuse of contraceptive pills, saying health complications could be dire.

There is a new crop of parents, especially mothers, put their daughters on birth control pills, with the view that it would be safe and a long lasting solution to shame associated with unplanned pregnancies.

I call upon parents to advice their children, especially daughters on the dangers of continuous use of pills.

They are likely to interfere with their fertility, which might haunt them when they desire to start their own families.

I am challenging the youth to practice safe sex or abstain all together.

Parents, guardians and all stakeholders should sensitise the teenagers on proper sexual behaviour to avert further damage.

Milton were