Potential warning signs of adolescent relationship abuse (particularly if they occur together)

Symptoms and signs of trauma/injuries

Nonspecific complaints (eg, recurrent headaches, poor sleep, abdominal pain, fatigue)

Depression

Anxiety

Suicidal ideation

Substance use or misuse of prescription drugs

Frequent requests for pregnancy or STI testing or use of emergency contraception (may suggest reproductive coercion)

Multiple abortions

Sexual activity with older partners

Sexual activity with multiple partners in a short period of time

Sexual activity at age ≤13 years

"Partner" insisting on staying in the examination room

This table is intended for use with UpToDate content on ARA. Although no single symptom or sign is predictive of ARA, certain signs and symptoms are associated with ARA, particularly if they occur in combination.

STI: sexually transmitted infection; ARA: adolescent relationship abuse.

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Potential warning signs of adolescent relationship abuse (particularly if they occur together)