Gynecology - Birth Control
- Hormonal
Hormonal options include estrogen /progesterone combination birth-control pills. This is the most common method of prescribed contraception. There is a progesterone only birth-control pill frequently referred to as the Mini-Pill. The Mini-Pill is frequently used for nursing mothers or women with a history of clotting disorders known as Thrombophilia.
Additional progesterone only methods include the Mirena, Kyleena and Skyla IUD's, Nexplanon implantable contraceptives, and Depo-Injection.
- Non-Hormonal
Barrier Methods include condoms, the diaphragm, and the Sponge
The Paragard IUD is non-hormonal and effective for up to 10 years.
- Permanent
Permanent methods of contraception include vasectomy and tubal ligation.
- Emergency Contraception
- Commonly referred to as the morning after pill, Plan B is available over the counter at most pharmacies. Additionally the combination birth-control pill can be used in high doses for similar results.
- Intrauterine and Implantable Contraceptives
The Nexplanon implantable device, MIRENA, Kyleena and Skyla IUD's, and PARAGUARD IUD are long acting reversible methods of birth control providing between three and ten years of effective contraception.
Fertility Awarenes - Natural Family Planning
A non-hormonal, non-contraceptive means to plan the timing of pregnancies, this method typically requires a woman to have regular cycles for accuracy. A woman observes naturally occurring signs and symptoms of fertility and practices periodic abstinence during the fertile phase of the menstrual cycle.
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