The decision to have a child is a critical one, and that’s why Dr. Rebecca Brown, Dr. Jennifer Chen, Dr. Lily Lee, Dr. Rahil Patel, Dr. Henrietta Stancz-Szeder, Dr. Karen Toubi, Dr. Kathleen Valenton, Dr. Wendy Kim Waldman, and Dr. Peter Weiss at Rodeo Drive Women’s Health in Beverly Hills, California discuss birth control with their patients. With nearly half of all pregnancies unintended, developing a reproductive life plan is perhaps one the most important things your OB/GYN can help you do.
If you’re in your reproductive years, expect your doctor at Rodeo Drive Women’s Health Center to counsel you on contraception needs, both now and in the future, to help you avoid the risk of an unintended pregnancy. And when you do decide to get pregnant, your doctor can help you have the healthiest pregnancy possible.
During birth control counseling, your doctor takes the time to educate you on contraceptives, both what’s available and the pros and cons of each. The doctor fills in any deficits in what you know and understand about reproductive health, and clears up any misconceptions about preventing pregnancy. This also allows them to address any questions or concerns you may have about birth control.
If you’re in need of birth control, your doctor can review your health history and help you determine which kind of birth control best suits you and your needs, giving you the most effective protection possible. Some recommended birth control methods include:
Your doctor’s recommendation is made based on:
Nexplanon is a small plastic rod that’s inserted under your skin, typically in the upper arm. It’s unnoticeable, and the insertion process causes only slight discomfort. It slowly releases a hormone that causes your body to stop ovulating, protecting you from pregnancy. Nexplanon provides up to 99% pregnancy prevention for up to four years.
The doctors at Rodeo Drive Women’s Health Center are qualified to both place IUDs and Nexplanon implants and remove them. If you have a long-lasting reversible contraceptive in place and are considering getting it removed, contact the team at Rodeo Drive Women’s Health Center to review the risks and benefits.
If you’re looking for hormone-free birth control protection, talk to your doctor about your options. Your doctor could fit you for a diaphragm, or if you’re not planning on having any more children, they may recommend a nonhormonal IUD.
When you’re looking for a pregnancy prevention solution, schedule an appointment with the doctors at Rodeo Drive Women’s Health Center today.