Nearly every woman in the U.S. will use birth control at some point in their lives to manage their health, their family plans and their future.
But the best birth control is in the eye of the beholder. Your method of choice needs to fit your lifestyle. It needs to fit your goals. And it definitely needs to fit with your period priorities. (Let’s just say “no” to heavy flows.)
Whether you’re looking for a daily pill, long-term birth control, or you’re not sure what type of birth control is best for you, we can help.
There are many birth control methods available today, and most can be prescribed online through a simple e-visit.
To complete an e-visit, you just need to answer a few questions about your birth control needs. From there, we’ll review your responses and send a prescription to your preferred pharmacy. This can be in as little as two hours.
Since its invention, the birth control pill remains one of the most common forms of contraception. The pill contains hormones similar to those that naturally exist in a woman’s body. It’s taken at the same time each day to maintain a steady level of hormones and prevent pregnancy.
Small and flexible, the birth control ring is placed inside the vagina where it releases hormones to prevent pregnancy. The ring is easy to place yourself, but it’s important to replace it each month for it to be effective.
The birth control patch is a small, stick-on patch you wear on your skin, often on your arm, back, stomach or buttocks. The patch slowly releases hormones to prevent pregnancy. You’ll apply a new patch once a week for three weeks, followed by a patch-free fourth week to allow for menstruation.
If you’re interested in reliable birth control with less effort, we can help with that too. Make an appointment with one of our primary care doctors, OB-GYNs or midwives. We’ll answer your questions and get you the birth control that fits your needs.
An IUD is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed in your uterus by a doctor to prevent pregnancy. IUDs are great options because they can work for up to 10 years, depending on the type, and don’t require any extra work on your part. And if your plans change, you can talk to your doctor about the next steps.
The birth control implant is a small rod-shaped device that a nurse or doctor inserts into your arm. It steadily releases hormones to prevent pregnancy for up to three years. And like the IUD, the implant can be removed when you’re ready.
For the birth control pill, patches and ring, an e-visit is the easiest and fastest way to get a prescription. If you have questions about your birth control options or are interested in long-lasting birth control, start with an appointment with a primary care doctor, OB-GYN or midwife.