The Dutch experience indicates that it does. The Netherlands boasts the world's lowest teenage pregnancy rate and the world's lowest abortion rate. Dutch authorities say counseling, not medical intervention is the key. Dutch physicians emphasize to young women that they will not have a vaginal exam on the first visit, which will be exclusively dedicated to counseling and provision of contraceptive supplies. No mandatory follow-up is required.
Teenagers have easy access to services at no cost.
Canadian policy also makes contraceptives readily available at low or no cost. In Canada, I have yet to come across an insurance plan that does not cover contraception such as birth control pills. Coverage of condoms and other methods would be a definite improvement. Costs are not insignificant. When resources are limited, women may forgo birth control altogether or use less expensive methods that may be inappropriate or require them to negotiate use with a partner.