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When it comes to selecting a method of birth control or trying a different type of method, there are plenty of options
Many have been around for a long time and others were developed more recently. Some factors to consider are the cost, convenience, potential side effects, effectiveness, acceptability, partner input and return to fertility. All hormonal types are usually greater than 99 percent effective when properly used.
Depending upon your insurance, the out of pocket cost for birth control can vary.
The helpful staff at Associates for Women’s Health is dedicated to helping our valued patients assess their costs before they proceed with any procedures or receive prescriptions. We respect that understanding costs is a significant step in making decisions. We can assist you by reaching out to your insurance provider to request cost estimates for your convenience.
A device that your physician inserts into the uterus in an office procedure, there are hormonal and nonhormonal varieties of IUD that can last for three, five or 10 years. Although an IUD does not have effects over the long term, possible side effects may include some irregular vaginal bleeding at first followed by the absence of menses for some women. Cramping and pelvic pain may also occur for some who choose the IUD. Used by women around the world and widely accepted, fertility typically returns within one month after the device is removed.
Taken each day, the pill is a hormonal method of birth control. The potential side effects might include nausea, headaches, acne, breakthrough bleeding and weight gain. As a leading choice of birth control the pill is widely accepted. Fertility returns usually within one to three cycles after you stop taking the pills. Partners in most cases are accepting of pill usage without any reservations.
Also a hormonal method of birth control, the cost of a vaginal ring is comparable to the pill. The device is inserted once monthly and remains in place for 3 weeks then removed for one week before being replaced. Fertility usually returns in one to three cycles following discontinuation.
Another hormonal method that is widely used by women around the world, the injection is applied in the medical office every at 12-week intervals. Side effects may include acne, weight gain, some irregular vaginal bleeding and greater risk of depression. After discontinuing the injections, return of fertility can be delayed for as long as one year.
Another hormonal method that is widely used by women around the world, the injection is applied in the medical office every at 12-week intervals. Side effects may include acne, weight gain, some irregular vaginal bleeding and greater risk of depression. After discontinuing the injections, return of fertility can be delayed for as long as one year.
Available at most pharmacies, the diaphragm is non-hormonal method that is 94 percent effective with proper usage. Must be fitted for the correct size and inserted vaginally with the use of a spermicide prior to intercourse. Widely used and accepted, it does not affect fertility.
Non-hormonal and 98 percent effective, condoms are available over the counter and do not require a prescription. Must be used before and during intercourse. Side effects may include vaginal irritation due to the spermicidal lubricant. Condoms also provide some protection against sexually transmitted diseases. They are widely used although partners might be less accepting. Does not affect fertility.
Non-hormonal and 95 percent effective, does not require a prescription and available over the counter. Must remain in place during intercourse in order to be effective. Provides some protection against sexually transmitted diseases and does not affect fertility.
Non-hormonal, outpatient procedure with greater than 99 percent effectiveness.
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