Early sex linked to crisis pregnancy

Women who lose their virginity as young teenagers are 70% more likely to face a crisis pregnancy in adulthood, it emerged today.

Women who lose their virginity as young teenagers are 70% more likely to face a crisis pregnancy in adulthood, it emerged today.

The Irish Study of Sexual Health and Relationships (ISSHR) also found they were three times more likely to have an abortion.

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