Today there are many different options available for birth control and pregnancy prevention. The contraceptive method that is best for you is dependent upon your lifestyle and reproductive needs. Our doctors at Naples Women’s Center can provide an evaluation and the counseling necessary to determine which method best suits your personal needs.
Birth Control Pills & Condoms
What birth control is right for me?
“There are more options than ever today for birth control. In fact, choosing the right method for you may be a challenge. Naples Women’s center is your partner in helping you select the best method for you.”
We offer various types of birth control to prevent pregnancy, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the methods we offer:
Hormonal
Pills, Patches and Rings
- May clear skin
- Reduces cramps
- Lighter periods
- Helps prevent cysts on ovaries
- Lowers risk of ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and Benign Breast Disease
Mini Pill
- Lower dose pill with progesterone only; no estrogen.
- A good option for women who cannot take estrogen because they are breastfeeding, or for whom estrogen-containing products cause severe headaches or high blood pressure
- Good option for older women that smoke
Shots
- Reduces or eliminates periods
- Reduces symptoms associated with periods
- Need shot every 3 months
Implant
- Small implant under the skin on arm
- Lasts 3 years
- Controls periods
IUDs (intra uterine device):
- Periods are lighter or non-existent
- No need for pills or shots
Barrier Contraception
Diaphragm
- Non-hormonal
- Temporary or reversible
- Helps prevent STDs
Sterilization
Outpatient Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation or hysteroscopic Essure tubal occlusion
- Minimally invasive
- Very effective
- Permanent
- No incision
Contact us today to schedule an evaluation to determine your ideal method of contraception
