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The birth control options, isn’t an easy decision. The team of OB/GYNs at West Coast Women's Specialists in Bradenton, Florida, can help you evaluate what type works best for you depending on your health, family planning concerns, and sexual behavior. Call the office or book an appointment online to learn about your contraception options.
Every woman has different needs and priorities when deciding on a birth control method. Things to consider include:
Also, consider the effectiveness of each method and whether you’re comfortable with the delivery. For example, be realistic in understanding if you can remember to take a pill every day.
Hormonal birth control includes IUDs, the pill, patch, shots, Nexplanon and vaginal rings. Hormonal regulation of your fertility has benefits beyond just preventing an unwanted pregnancy. You may be pleased to experience:
Your OB/GYN at West Coast Women's Specialists may recommend you go on hormonal birth control if you have endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or ovarian cysts.
The only types of birth control that may keep you from contracting a sexually transmitted disease are male and female condoms. Condoms, however, aren’t as effective as other methods in preventing pregnancy.
The best option to prevent STDs and pregnancy is to use a condom in conjunction with a more reliable method, such as a pill, patch, or intrauterine device.
Mirena - good for 8 years - 99% effective
Paragard - good for 10 years - 99% effective
Nexplanon - good for 3 years - 99% effective
NuvaRing - good for 3 weeks - 91% effective
Oral Contraceptive Pills - Good as taken - 99% effective when used correctly
The Shot ()Depo Provera) - Good for 3 months - 94% effective
and others.
Paragard IUD (Intrauterine Device)
The Paragard is a small, t-shaped device that is inserted into your uterus to prevent pregnancy. It is long-term, reversible, nonhormonal, and one of the most effective methods available. Paragard is FDA approved for use in the United States and made of copper.
One of the awesome things about the Paragard is, it protects for up to 10 years — but it's not permanent. If you decide to get pregnant or you don’t want your IUD anymore, your doctor can quickly and easily take it out. You’re able to get pregnant right after the Paragard is removed. Paragard is one of the best nonhormonal birth control methods out there — more than 99% effective. That means fewer than 1 out of 100 women who use a Paragard will get pregnant each year.
If you’re a busy person who doesn’t want to worry about remembering birth control and prefer a nonhormonal birth control, the Paragard just may be for you. Once it’s in, you’re good to go for up to 10 years.
Some birth control methods work immediately, such as IUDs and condoms. Other methods require several weeks to become effective. Until a method becomes effective, you should always use a backup method just in case, such as condoms.
To learn more about your options for birth control, call West Coast Women's Specialists and book an appointment.
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