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Contraception Management

We believe that understanding your medical history, severe symptoms, lifestyle, family medical background, and personal goals is essential. This helps us find the best contraceptive method tailored for you. Everyone is different, so we consider individual needs — for instance, if you have trouble remembering to take medicine daily, a pill might not be ideal. Alternatively, if you’re prone to migraines, an IUD could be a great choice. We’ll work together to determine what suits you best.

Vaginal Contraceptives

Vaginal contraceptives, known as “vaginal rings,” provide short-term contraception. The vaginal ring is a small, flexible piece of plastic that you insert into your vagina once a month. It prevents pregnancy by stopping the ovaries from releasing an egg and by thickening the fluid around the cervix.

Oral Contraceptives

Oral contraceptives, commonly known as “the pill,” have been popular since the 1960s. While the pill is great for many women, it’s not suitable for everyone. It requires daily commitment, and finding the right one for your body is crucial since side effects can be frustrating. Most birth control pills contain both estrogen and progestin, but there are options without estrogen for women with high blood pressure, migraines with visual aura, or other conditions that make estrogen unsafe.

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, flexible piece of plastic or copper placed in your uterus for long-term contraception. IUDs can last from three to ten years, depending on the type, but can be removed anytime. They are discreet and over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.

IUDs fall under the category of “long-acting reversible contraceptives” (LARCs). They have the added benefit of potentially making periods lighter and less painful, and sometimes periods may stop altogether. They do not involve systemic hormones, and some IUDs have no hormones at all!

IUDs fall under the category of “long-acting reversible contraceptives” (LARCs). They have the added benefit of potentially making periods lighter and less painful, and sometimes periods may stop altogether. They do not involve systemic hormones, and some IUDs have no hormones at all!

Inserting an IUD is a simple office procedure, and it can be removed whenever you decide it’s time.

Nexplanon

Nexplanon® is a type of birth control that comes as a small implant. This long-term, reversible contraceptive option looks like a tiny rod and is inserted under the skin of your upper arm. Although the rod is invisible, it can effectively prevent pregnancy for up to three years.

Nexplanon is one of the most effective forms of long-lasting and reversible contraception. Once it’s removed, your fertility returns immediately. It works by blocking ovulation and thickening the cervical mucus.

Depo- Provera

Depo-Provera® is an injectable form of birth control that you receive every three months. It works by affecting ovulation and thickening the cervical mucus, which stops sperm from reaching the egg and prevents pregnancy.