contraceptive
options
having birth control that works for you is incredibly critical.
We know that patients have less time than ever with their care providers and you may have lots of questions about birth control types and options.
Here’s some education that you can use to help inform your decisions and empower your choices.
oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)
With birth control pills, you’re in the driver’s seat of your family planning journey, one day at a time. Though primarily made for preventing pregnancy, birth control pills are now used to provide additional health benefits as well for a multitude of reasons.
intrauterine device
Yall. IUDs are the BREAD AND BUTTER of this webpage. Why? They’re 99.2% effective at preventing pregnancy.
You don’t have to take something every day. Andddd, they’re effective for between 3-12 years of use. Hopefully Trump has left the White House by then.
arm implant - nexplanon
Nexplanon is small but mighty, offering super-effective, long-term protection right under in your arm. For those who want reliable birth control with zero daily fuss, Nexplanon’s got you covered for the next three - five years!
other contraceptive options
There are other options such as the depo provera injections, nuvaring, the patch, and good ol condoms. We’ll talk about the perks and drawbacks of them all here.
permanent sterilization - tubal ligation / bilateral salpingectomy
One quick procedure, a lifetime of no surprises—tubal ligation is for those ready to say goodbye to birth control! While it is a surgery, this permanent sterilization option is an empowering way to take control of your reproductive health.
permanent sterilization - vasectomy
Think of a vasectomy as a little snip for a lifetime of freedom—this is an effective permanent sterilization for men. If you know you don’t want kids or know that your family is complete, this is a great option for your partner.