Looking for safe, effective contraceptive and family planning methods? You’re in the right place.
MetroPartners OBGYN provides a full range of birth control options and can help you choose the method that is right for you.
Barrier Methods
These include condoms, cervical caps and diaphragms.
Combined Hormonal Birth Control
A very common and effective birth control you take daily.
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Oral contraceptives – Birth control pills that contain hormones that inhibit pregnancy
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Birth control patch (Ortho Evra) – Removable patch that sticks to your skin
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Vaginal ring (NuvaRing) – A small, flexible ring inserted into the vagina once a month
Progesterone-Only Hormonal Birth Control
Daily birth control that does not contain estrogen. Good for women who are nursing or cannot take estrogen.
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Birth control pills that only contain progesterone that inhibit pregnancy
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera) – Hormonal contraceptive that is injected just below the skin
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception
Very effective birth control you do not need to think about daily. This is a good option if you do not want to get pregnant for a few years. The device lasts for 3 years up to 10 years and they can be removed sooner if you desire pregnancy.
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IUD (Mirena, Skyla and ParaGuard) – T-shaped intrauterine device inserted into the uterus
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Birth control implants (Nexplanon) – Hormone-releasing implant that is inserted into the arm and prevents pregnancy for up to three years
Emergency Contraception
Birth control you can use to prevent pregnancy up to five days after unprotected sex (also known as the morning-after pill)
Permanent Birth Control
A great option when your family is complete.
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Tubal ligation – surgical sterilization procedure that involves severing and tying the fallopian tubes; also known as having your tubes tied
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Hysteroscopic sterilization (Essure®) – transcervical procedure for permanent sterilization
Call 651-227-9141 today for an appointment to discuss the risks, benefits, effectiveness and possible side effects associated with each method of birth control.
Contact MetroPartners OBGYN
If you have any questions about birth control, it’s best to consult your provider. Give MetroPartners OBGYN a call and schedule an appointment to discuss the risks, benefits, effectiveness and possible side effects associated with each method of birth control.