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OUR ALPHARETTA OFFICE HAS MOVED 5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 1240 • Sandy Springs, GA 30342 3180 North Point Pkwy., Bldg 200, Suite 205 • Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-777-4933

Today there are many birth control options available…which one is right
for you?

Would you believe that there are almost 400 different birth control options on the market today? And each manufacturer wants you to think theirs is unique and special and is going to do a better job of keeping you from getting pregnant.

Here’s a little inside secret, they are pretty similar. If used correctly, each birth control option provides you with a 99% effectiveness rate based on typical use.

In reality there are just a few key factors that help us help you find the right birth control.

Do you want a product that uses estrogen, one that’s estrogen free or one that uses no hormones at all?
How often do you want to have to deal with your birth control?
Are you looking for temporary birth control or something permanent?

With that said here are the basic options available today…

Short Term Birth Control

Oral Contraceptive (OCP) — Your Daily Option
There are 4 classes of OCP, which due to the amount of estrogen in each pill. For example: the mini-pill has no estrogen, there are low dose pills with 20 micrograms of estrogen, high dose with 30-55 micrograms of estrogen, and triphasics where the amount of estrogen varies throughout the cycle. End result, the higher the dose of estrogen the better cycle control but the risk of side effects increases which can included nausea, breast tenderness and headaches. The lower the estrogen the higher incidence of break through bleeding.

Nuva Ring — Your Monthly Option
The Nuva Ring is a small plastic ring that fits into your vagina. It’s a time-release device that slowly releases a small amount of estrogen and progestin. You wear the device for 23 days and then remove for 7 days. During these seven days you will have your regular period. This is similar to taking the placebo pills on a regular pill pack. The effectiveness is the same as OCP.

Injectable Depo Provera —Your 3 Month Option
Depo Provera is a very effective birth-control option that is injected usually into your arm or upper thigh muscle just once every three months. As another benefit, many patients report that after 2-3 doses of Depo Provera they begin to have light to almost absent periods. Possible side effects during the first few months of use include irregular spotting and a small 3-5 pound weight gain.

Long Term Birth Control

Mirena IUD — Your 5 year, non-estrogen option
Mirena is a hormone-releasing system, placed in your uterus to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. It’s made of flexible plastic and contains a progestin hormone often used in birth control pills. Though unlike many birth control pills, Mirena does not contain an estrogen. Mirena releases the hormone directly into your uterus so only small amounts of the hormone enter your blood. Mirena is 99.5% effective in preventing pregnancy without the hassle of taking a daily pill.

Paraguard® IUD — Your 10 year, hormone-free option
Paraguard Intrauterine Contraceptive (IUC) is more effective than the Pill and unlike the Pill, ring, and shots it’s hormone-free. In fact, it’s one of the most effective contraceptives available on the market today. It is currently the best option for women who prefer not to use hormones or cannot due to health reasons. It’s virtually hassle-free, no more daily or weekly routines—It’s requires just a simple monthly self-check.

Permanent Birth Control

Essure —Your Permanent option
Essure is a permanent birth control procedure that works with your body to create a natural barrier against pregnancy. This gentle procedure can be preformed in our offices in less than an hour. If the Essure procedure is performed in our office, depending on your specific insurance plan, payment may be as low as a simple co-pay. And you’ll never have to worry about an unplanned pregnancy again. But remember, Essure procedure is permanent and not reversible. Therefore, you must be sure you do not want children in the future.
Now that you have an idea of what is available, we encourage you to call us at 770-777-4933 and arrange for a personal birth control consultation with your doctor to determine which birth control option is right for you.

Today there are many birth control options available…which one is right for you?

Today there are many birth control options available…which one is right
for you?