Birth Control & Family Planning
At Healthcare for Women, we want every pregnancy to be a desired pregnancy. To reach that goal, we offer a number of birth control options. We can help teach you to use
family planning techniques to decide how and when to start a family. We are happy to meet with you to discuss your needs and help you decide which method is best for you. Among the options our patients choose are
- Barrier Methods, such as condoms and diaphragms
- Combined Hormonal Contraception, including the birth control pill, patch, and ring
- Depo Provera--the every-3-month injection
- Implanon--a single rod, which is implanted in the arm during a short in-office procedure and provides protection for up to 3 years
- Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUD)--we offer both IUD's currently available in the U.S.: Mirena, the 5-year IUD, and Paragard, the 10-year IUD; both are inserted during a short office visit
- Female Sterillization--both traditional methods and Essure
We are also happy to provide information and referrals for couples interested in vasectomy (male sterilization).