Birth Control: Do You Know Your Options?

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• Abstinence

• Birth Control Implants (Implanon & Nexplanon)

• Birth Control Patch

• Birth Control Pills

• Birth Control Shot (Depo-Provera)

• Birth Control Sponge (Today Sponge)

• Birth Control Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing)

• Breastfeeding as Birth Control

• Cervical Cap (FemCap)

• Condom

• Diaphragm

• Female Condom

• Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FAMs)

• IUD

• Outercourse

• Spermicide

• Sterilization for Women (Tubal Sterilization)

• Vasectomy

• Withdrawal (Pull Out Method)

Do you have questions about family planning and birth control options?  At Health Foundations Women's Health & Birth Center we believe in providing the best care based on each woman's unique needs for every stage of her life.  Our providers take the time to listen to you, to answer your questions and to make sure you leave your appointment feeling informed and cared for. Give us a call to schedule an appointment 651-895-2520.