Birth Control & Contraception
There are many kinds of contraceptive methods and not all are appropriate for all situations.
The most appropriate method of birth control depends on:
Here are several different methods of contraception we offer at Full Circle Health Care:
The most appropriate method of birth control depends on:
- A woman’s overall health
- Age
- Frequency of sexual activity
- Number of sexual partners
- Desire to have children
- Family history of certain diseases
Here are several different methods of contraception we offer at Full Circle Health Care:
Barrier Methods
This form of birth control is designed to prevent the sperm from entering the uterus, they are removable and may be
an option for women who cannot use hormonal methods.
Common types of barrier methods include:
Hormonal Contraceptives
Hormonal methods of birth control use hormones to regulate or stop ovulation and prevent pregnancy. Ovulation is defined as the biological process in which the ovary releases an egg making available for fertilization.
Different kinds of hormonal contraceptives include:
Intrauterine Birth Control Solutions
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) are small, T-shaped devices that are inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. They can remain and function effectively for many years.
There are two kinds of IUDs available today:
Sterilization
Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control that either prevents a woman from getting pregnant or prevents a man from releasing his sperm.
We have three procedures available (but are NOT reversible):
For more information about birth control and contraception click here.
Contact Full Circle Health Care TODAY to find out which method of birth control or contraception is best for you.
This form of birth control is designed to prevent the sperm from entering the uterus, they are removable and may be
an option for women who cannot use hormonal methods.
Common types of barrier methods include:
- Male condoms
- Female condoms
- Diaphragms
- Cervical caps
Hormonal Contraceptives
Hormonal methods of birth control use hormones to regulate or stop ovulation and prevent pregnancy. Ovulation is defined as the biological process in which the ovary releases an egg making available for fertilization.
Different kinds of hormonal contraceptives include:
- Combined oral contraceptives (commonly known as "the pill")
- Contraceptive sponges
- Spermicides
- Progestin-Only Pills (POPs)
- Contraceptive patches
- Injectable birth control
- Vaginal rings
- Implantable rods
- Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs)
Intrauterine Birth Control Solutions
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) are small, T-shaped devices that are inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. They can remain and function effectively for many years.
There are two kinds of IUDs available today:
Sterilization
Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control that either prevents a woman from getting pregnant or prevents a man from releasing his sperm.
We have three procedures available (but are NOT reversible):
- Sterilization implants
- Tubal ligation
- Vasectomy
- Essure
For more information about birth control and contraception click here.
Contact Full Circle Health Care TODAY to find out which method of birth control or contraception is best for you.
