Talk to Us About Your Birth Control Options
Today’s women have many birth control options. In fact, there are so many that sometimes it’s difficult to know what’s right for you. That’s where our personalized approach comes in. We will talk to you to determine what method of contraception is best suited to your needs and time in life.Delaying Conception
You may simply want to delay pregnancy until later in life. In this situation, we will explore options such as oral contraceptives (the birth control pill), IUDs or hormone shots, patches or vaginal rings. We will discuss considerations such as overall effectiveness, potential side effects and your comfort level with each.
One of our more popular choices is the Mirena® levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system. A small, flexible device is inserted into the uterus in only minutes during an office visit. This estrogen-free intrauterine contraceptive (IUC) delivers small amounts of hormone directly to the uterus for 99.9% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. The Mirena IUC can be removed at any time for a quick return to fertility. More info.
Permanent Methods of Contraception
We offer several options for women who desire permanent freedom from the possibility of pregnancy. Whenever possible, surgical sterilization or tubal ligations are completed through minimally invasive procedures.
If you want no cutting and a fast return to normal activities, you may consider Essure®. Essure involves the insertion of spring-like coils, called micro-inserts, through the body’s natural pathways (vagina, cervix, and uterus) and into your fallopian tubes.
During the 3 months following the procedure, your body and the micro-inserts work together to form a tissue barrier that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. During this period, another form of birth control is necessary.
After 3 months, we perform an Essure Confirmation Test, a special type of x-ray to confirm that your tubes are completely blocked and you can rely on the Essure micro-inserts for birth control. Essure does not contain hormones and your periods should more or less continue in their natural state.
Essure is the first and only FDA approved female sterilization procedure to have zero pregnancies in clinical trials. It is permanent and NOT reversible. More info.
