Contraception
Choices
Family planning is very important. Whether to have children, when to have children…these are questions every woman must make for herself. Fortunately, women today have choices that put them in control.
Finding your best choice
At Women’s Health Associates, we’re here to help. You have many contraceptive options, and choosing the one that is best for you can be complicated and confusing. We can provide you with information and advice to help you make an informed decision based on your individual needs.
We’ll help you decide which choice is best for you based on effectiveness, cost, potential risks, your health status, and plans for future childbearing.
Choosing an option
Options include:
- Oral contraceptives
- Birth control patch
- Subdermal implant (Nexplanon)
- Injectable contraceptive (Depo Provera)
- Vaginal ring (NuvaRing)
- Intrauterine devices (IUD)
- Permanent birth control (sterilization)
- Essure in-office procedure
- Laparoscopic tubal ligation
- Postpartum tubal ligation
- Emergency contraception (not recommended as a primary form of contraception)