Birth Control

How does birth control prevent pregnancy?

Several methods of female birth control work in different ways to prevent an unwanted or unintended pregnancy. 

Hormonal birth control works by preventing the ovaries from releasing eggs, so they can’t be fertilized by sperm. Some hormonal methods also change the uterine lining to prevent fertilized eggs from implanting.

Common forms of hormonal birth control include:

• Oral pills
• Patches
• Injections
• Implants
• Intrauterine device (IUD)

A nonhormonal IUD is also available for women who can’t tolerate hormone contraceptives. The IUD is made of copper materials that are toxic to sperm.

Which birth control options are available?

Murry Medical provides birth control counseling and family planning services through a telehealth platform.

Dominique can recommend the appropriate birth control method for you after reviewing your medical history, current health, and family plans. She prescribes all types of birth control, including pills, patches, vaginal rings, and contraceptive sponges.

You can also meet with Dominique if you’re currently using birth control but wish to conceive a pregnancy. She recommends how to stop using hormonal methods properly to prevent unwanted side effects.

Prescription birth control refills are also available through the online telehealth platform.

Which birth control is best for me?

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to birth control. Murry Medical offers a range of contraceptive methods and counseling services for women aged 18 and over to identify which method is appropriate for you.

If you’re looking for convenient, short-term solutions for pregnancy prevention, consider birth control pills, patches, injections, or implants. These methods are highly effective at preventing pregnancy while in use but allow for conception soon after you stop taking them.

Long-term pregnancy prevention is possible with an IUD, a T-shaped device that fits inside the uterus. A hormonal IUD offers 3-8 years, depending on the brand. Copper IUDs can prevent unintended pregnancies for 10-12 years.

Dominique provides personalized guidance to help you choose an appropriate birth control method based on your health, personal preferences, and pregnancy plans. She also discusses the benefits of using condoms in addition to other birth control methods to prevent the spread of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Schedule a birth control consultation online today or call Murry Medical to learn more about the available birth control options.