Contraception

There are many contraception methods to choose from these days. If you’re not sure which one is best for you, you can rely on the guidance available at Creekside OB/GYN of Folsom. Adult women and adolescent girls can access a variety of popular birth control options, including prescription pills, vaginal rings, and injections. Timothy Phelan, MD, FACOG, and Mandi O’Brien, MSN, FNP-BC, can also discuss your options for permanent birth control if your family is complete. Call the Folsom, California, office to schedule a contraception consultation or book an appointment online. 

What is contraception?

Contraception methods prevent unplanned pregnancies. There are many types of contraception available for teens and adult women to help them plan for the family they want.

Creekside OB/GYN of Folsom provides patient-focused contraceptive counseling services and offers a selection of popular forms of birth control.

The medical team can help you choose the safest, most effective contraception method based on your personal preferences, lifestyle, and plans for family.

Which contraception methods are available?

Creekside OB/GYN of Folsom makes a variety of contraception methods available, including:

Barrier methods

Barrier methods include condoms and diaphragms that protect against pregnancy by preventing fertilization of an egg by sperm.

Hormonal methods

Hormonal methods like oral birth control pills, injections, and vaginal rings work by stopping your ovaries from releasing eggs. Hormonal contraceptives also thicken the mucus in your cervix to prevent sperm from traveling to an egg for fertilization.

Intrauterine device (IUD)

An IUD is a t-shaped device that fits inside the uterus. The Nexplanon® IUD contains hormones that change a woman’s ovulation cycle. You can also use a nonhormonal IUD that uses copper, which is toxic to sperm, to prevent pregnancy.

Sterilization

Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control. Women who don’t want children can undergo tubal ligation, a procedure to tie off the fallopian tubes to prevent the release of eggs for fertilization.

How do I choose the best contraception method for me?

When choosing contraception, there are several factors to consider, including the ease of use and effectiveness of different birth controls and your overall health.

The Creekside OB/GYN of Folsom team can also suggest contraception methods based on your plans for family.  For instance, if you want lasting pregnancy protection or aren’t interested in taking a daily pill, the providers might recommend an IUD.

The team continues to assess your health needs during follow-up visits. When you’re ready to become pregnant, they provide the guidance you need to stop using birth control and prepare your body for a pregnancy.

Call Creekside OB/GYN of Folsom today to schedule a contraception counseling appointment or book a consultation online.