Contraception
We believe that an essential component of your care is to discuss and provide you with an appropriate contraceptive method. After either procedure you will ovulate before you have a normal period. Therefore, it will be very important to begin a method of contraception within 2 weeks after your procedure.
There are several methods of contraception currently available for you to choose and the type you choose depends on your specific needs. Current methods include: the birth control pill, injection (DepoProvera), vaginal ring (Nuva Ring), skin patch (Ortho Evra) , subdermal implant (Implanon) or an intrauterine device (IUD) Mirena or Paragard. These require a written prescription or insertion by a healthcare provider. Both of our providers are certified and trained to insert Implanon and intrauterine devices. Barrier methods such as condoms or spermicides do not require a written prescription.
The issues to consider and discuss with our clinician are effectiveness, potential health benefits and risks of each method. Our goal is to assist you in choosing the best method for you.
