Birth Control

For women who want to prevent pregnancy,

there are several different birth control methods that are safe and effective for your daily protection. From natural planning and over-the-counter birth control to long-term contraceptives, Gynecology Associates of Gwinnett believe it’s important to explore all of your options. Depending on your lifestyle, personal preference, and specific needs, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of our selection of birth control methods until you find the one that works best for you.
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We Offer A Wide Range Of Contraceptive Options

As the name may suggest, barrier birth control blocks sperm from entering the uterus. Often paired with spermicide, which kills most sperm that attempts to enter the vagina, barrier birth control methods include the following:

A diaphragm is a dome-shaped bowl made of thin, flexible rubber. Diaphragms work by blocking sperm from entering the uterus when inserted into the vagina. Diaphragms are 86%-94% effective in preventing pregnancy.

Condoms are mainly used to prevent pregnancy and STDs by creating a barrier that prevents semen and bodily fluids from entering the vagina, rectum, or mouth. Condoms are about 98% effective in preventing pregnancy and STDs.

Estrogen and/or progestin are used in various forms of hormonal birth control options to help prevent pregnancy, manage menstrual issues, PMDD, heavy bleeding, and more.

We offer Nexplanon which releases hormones through a device the size of a matchstick that goes under the skin. Nexplanon contains a form of the hormone progesterone called etonogestrel. Less than 1 out of 100 women who use birth control implants become pregnant.

An IUD is a long-lasting birth control method that is inserted into the uterus to block the fertilization of your eggs. Releasing small amounts of hormone at a time provides IUD users with less than a 1% chance of getting pregnant.

Combining progesterone and estrogen to prevent ovulation, contraceptive patches are thin, 1 3/4-inch square patches that stick directly to the skin. The hormones are released through the skin into the bloodstream making less than 1 out of 100 women who use birth control patches pregnant each year.

Also called oral contraceptives, birth control pills are orally taken medications that release hormones and are up to 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Birth control pills are made of a combination of estrogen and progesterone.

NuvaRing is a small, flexible ring which is inserted into the vagina to release a steady, low dose of hormones. NuvaRing is worn for three weeks and removed the week of your menstrual cycle. When used correctly, NuvaRing is 98%-99% effective in preventing pregnancy.

Depo-Provera is a progesterone shot administered in the arm or buttocks . If you’re receiving a shot every 12 weeks, you would have less than a 1% risk of pregnancy.

For some women, taking daily birth control can be a challenge or simply not ideal for an active lifestyle. Some forms of birth control can last for several weeks to years and gives you the option of deciding which one you’re most able to take correctly and consistently. The following are some long acting options

We offer Nexplanon which releases hormones through a device the size of a matchstick that goes under the skin. Nexplanon contains a form of the hormone progesterone called etonogestrel. Less than 1 out of 100 women who use birth control implants become pregnant.

An IUD is a long-lasting birth control method that is inserted into the uterus to block the fertilization of your eggs. Releasing small amounts of hormone at a time provides IUD users with less than a 1% chance of getting pregnant.

Sterilization is a long-term solution for preventing pregnancy. While it can be difficult to reverse and is unable to protect against STDs, it is an extremely effective option. Sterilization eliminates the worry of unplanned pregnancy without the need for additional hormone supplements. There are a couple of different types of sterilization.

Commonly known as having one’s “tubes tied,” tubal ligation is a surgical procedure wherein a woman’s fallopian tubes are either clamped and blocked or severed and sealed. Both of these prevent the transportation of eggs to the uterus and the passage of sperm into the tubes.

Male sterilization is a minor surgical procedure that involves the cutting and sealing of the vas deferens, the tubes in the male reproductive system that carry sperm. While this does not affect a man’s ability to achieve orgasm or ejaculate, it will prevent any sperm from being a part of that fluid ejaculate.

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