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You and your doctor will discuss your needs and medical history to determine which method will work best for you.
CONTRACEPTION
There are numerous methods of birth control offered by our office. These include, but are not limited to:
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Birth Control Pills – Combination or Progestin-Only
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Vaginal Ring (Nuvaring)
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Birth control patch (Xulane)
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Long-acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
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Permanent Sterilization – Laparoscopic Bilateral Tubal Ligation
Not every patient is a candidate for one of the birth control options listed above. You and your doctor will discuss your needs and medical history to determine which method will work best for you.
The following website is a good reference with easy-to-understand information about your contraceptive options and our physicians will often refer their patients to this site: www.bedsider.org
I'VE BEEN BLEEDING EVER SINCE I GOT MY IUD. IS THAT NORMAL? HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?
Answered by one of our providers, Nancy L. Hancock, M.D.
Congratulations! You have one of the most effective methods of birth control available. However, different IUDs can cause different changes to your bleeding pattern.
Bleeding is common after all IUD insertions. The Paragard, or Copper containing IUD, can make your menses heavier, longer, or more uncomfortable, especially in the first several cycles after insertion. There are 4 different progesterone containing IUDs: Liletta, Kyleena, Mirena, and Skyla. Changes to your bleeding pattern can happen with any of these IUDs. Prolonged bleeding and unscheduled bleeding are the most common changes. Amenorrhea, or no cyclic bleeding, and spotting can also happen. These changes are a side effect of the hormone on the uterine lining and are not dangerous. Most bleeding pattern changes typically improve within 6 months after insertion, and you can use ibuprofen or naproxen (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDS) to decrease the amount and duration of bleeding.
It's important to remember that all medications affect each individual differently. If you are concerned about how your IUD has changed your bleeding pattern, you should contact the office.
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