{"id":1296,"date":"2022-02-03T08:45:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T08:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/?p=1296"},"modified":"2022-02-01T08:51:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T08:51:49","slug":"birth-control-everything-you-need-to-know-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/birth-control-everything-you-need-to-know-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Birth Control: Everything You Need to Know About It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As you grow older and become sexually active, you need to start considering a couple of things. Still, opting for the best method of birth control for teens is probably among the first steps you should take.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even if you might feel concerned and shy regarding the topic, looking for options for <\/span><a href=\"\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/gynecology-care\/#contraception\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">birth control in Palm Beach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> doesn\u2019t have to be a complex and daunting process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn everything you want to know about birth control from this article.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do I Need Birth Control?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What doctor prescribes birth control? When you think of a gynecologist, birth control may not immediately come to mind. Whether you are a college graduate or a young teen, making a birth control appointment can be a daunting experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You may be wondering about many details, like what the doctor prescribes birth control and what is available for me and my lifestyle. The great news is that you are thinking about these things, and that is a proactive and responsible first step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have questions about what they do at a birth control appointment, look no further. As a practicing obstetric team with years of experience, we\u2019ve seen and heard it all. You can rest assured that those who are committed to providing personalized women\u2019s health care are here to give comprehensive and top-quality services as your partners in your health journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are not here to judge. Our primary concern is your health. It&#8217;s important to remember that you can get pregnant anytime you have vaginal sex. It doesn\u2019t matter if it&#8217;s your first time. So if you are considering having sex soon or already engaged in it and aren\u2019t trying to get pregnant, you may want to get birth control. There are many options available, including recommended options for birth control for teens. Depending on what you choose to use, some are more effective than others, and some can help improve acne, PMS, cramps, or regulate your period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are My Birth Control Options?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1298 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/What-Are-My-Birth-Control-Options.jpg\" alt=\"Thoughtful Young Woman and Hands With Different Means of Contraception on Color Background\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/What-Are-My-Birth-Control-Options-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/What-Are-My-Birth-Control-Options-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/What-Are-My-Birth-Control-Options-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/What-Are-My-Birth-Control-Options-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/What-Are-My-Birth-Control-Options-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/What-Are-My-Birth-Control-Options-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/What-Are-My-Birth-Control-Options.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are many options available, and it\u2019s a good idea to be educated on them. Depending on your comfort level, lifestyle, and medical history, your doctor will be alongside you to pick the best one. Until then, familiarizing yourself with your options will give you a better idea of what course of action you should take in preventing an unplanned pregnancy:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Condoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; This is the most common and recommended form of birth control. Two male and female condoms are available and work the same way. The male condom consists of latex and or plastic and generates a barrier, so semen doesn\u2019t enter a woman&#8217;s vagina. The female condom is shaped like a tube and lubricated with a pliable ring at both ends with a similar end result.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Sponges, diaphragms, and cervical caps <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; The sponge is a tiny donut-formed device covered with spermicide and implanted into the vagina. A diaphragm is a small reusable rubber or silicone cup. A cervical cap is snugly placed over the cervix and custom-built by your doctor\u2019s office throughout the pelvic exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Spermicides<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; When these devices acquaint with the cervix, they both block and kill the sperm. You can find these in jellies, foams, and suppositories in numerous convenience stores.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>LARCS <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; Many advances in women\u2019s health have allowed women to make long-term family planning even more accessible with durable reversible contraceptives, also called LARCS. These come in the form of IUDs, implants, and injections. IUDs or intrauterine devices like Mirena, ParaGard, and Skyla are T-shaped devices composed of plastic or copper and placed in the uterus for five to ten years. Other options include hormonal implants that are placed in the upper arm beneath the skin. Injections like Depo &#8211; Provera are administered by a doctor every few months.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Pills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Also a common and popular option, birth control pills are 99% effective when taken properly. You can choose from those that will allow you to menstruate or those that reduce your menstrual cycle. Women who are breastfeeding may choose to take mini-pills that contain only progestin, no <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">estrogen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Emergency contraception <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; Also known as the \u201cmorning-after pill,\u201d this option is meant to be used after five days of sex. A well-known version of this pill needs a double dose of hormone taken every 12 hours. This is now also available at your nearest convenience store.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Sterilization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A more drastic and permanent option is sterilization. This is when a woman decides to undergo surgery for the tubal ligation in which the fallopian tubes are burned or sealed shut. The male version of this is known as a vasectomy, where the vas deferens are cut and sealed, preventing semen from being expelled.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Abstinence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; We all know that no form of pregnancy prevention is 100% foolproof. Refraining from sex is the only way to 100% pregnancy prevention and the most recommended birth control for teens.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What Do They Do at a Birth Control Appointment?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Typically, you won\u2019t need a full exam for birth control. However, if you haven\u2019t had one and are sexually active, your gynecologist may recommend one. Your doctor will make birth control recommendations based on your overall health, the kind of birth control you want, and policy. You can expect your doctor to fully discuss your medical history with you and check your blood pressure. They may do a pelvic exam, but it is not necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Next, the doctor or nurse may ask about your sex life. These questions will include whether you\u2019ve had sex, what kind of sex, how many partners you\u2019ve had, if you are currently in a monogamous relationship and if you\u2019ve used birth control before. Although disclosing this information may be uncomfortable, the more honest you are with your answers, the better the care your doctor can provide you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the same time, you should have a few questions of your own. It may be a good idea to ask your doctor about IUD and implant options since these are the easiest and best options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Always Ask a Professional<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1299 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/Always-Ask-a-Professional.jpg\" alt=\"Female Doctor Hand Holding Bottle With Pills and Writing Prescription\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/Always-Ask-a-Professional-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/Always-Ask-a-Professional-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/Always-Ask-a-Professional-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/Always-Ask-a-Professional-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/Always-Ask-a-Professional-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/Always-Ask-a-Professional-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/comprehensive-obgyn-palm-beaches\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2022\/02\/Always-Ask-a-Professional.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Only a doctor can make the best recommendations for you based on your health and lifestyle factors and how your body may react to birth control. A medical history that includes smoking, blood clots, or other prescription medications you may be taking can all have an impact on your chosen birth control method and body. If you are a young woman in your teens, know that your privacy may be protected by certain laws or doctor\u2019s policies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Often, many laws are in place to protect teens from receiving birth control and prevention. However, we recommend that you have open discussions with your parents. If you forget to take your birth control, there are emergency options available at your local drug store without a prescription. No need to panic. It\u2019s important to get this as soon as possible and at least within the first five days after sex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Book Your Appointment Today<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you have to go to a gynecologist for birth control? You should see a gynecologist for the types of birth control that work best and for the long term like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intrauterine_device\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IUD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, implant, injections, patch, or ring. If you have health insurance, your doctor will evaluate what you are covered for and recommend the best options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We provided many services outside of birth control that include gynecological examinations and procedures, hormone replacement therapy, and STD testing. If you&#8217;re looking for a seasoned gynecologist to help with your family planning options, look no further.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you grow older and become sexually active, you need to start considering a couple of things. 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