There are many different forms of birth control that are effective at preventing pregnancy, but each one also has its side effects. Check out our informative blog articles that provide in-depth knowledge on the different types of birth control and their potential side effects to make informed choices about your family planning.
Unexpected bleeding on the Birth Control Pill (BCP) is a frequent reason for panic and a visit to our office. Often there are simple explanations for the bleeding, which aren’t medically concerning. It is the goal of this article to help our patients understand some of the non-emergent reasons behind unexpected bleeding. To begin, our […]
Mastalgia is the medical term for breast pain. Most women have to deal with episodes of occasional breast pain at some point in their lives. It can range from mildly annoying to, quite frankly, disabling. It is often a challenge for physicians to manage and treat. Cyclic breast pain begins about ten days before menses […]
Contraception adherence is disappointing even when provided at no cost! The Contraceptive Choice Project in St Louis followed women between the ages of 14 and 45 after providing them with free contraceptives in the form of a birth control pill, patch, or ring. 39% of women refilled their prescriptions more than a week late on […]
Once the patient has been properly educated on the insertion and ease of use of the Nuvaring (vaginal ring for birth control), she is more inclined to try the vaginal ring and find it to be an extremely satisfactory method of birth control. Comprehensive studies have shown it to be comparable to the Birth Control […]
The IUD is a small device inserted into the cavity of the uterus at an in-office visit. It can remain there for five to ten years depending on the type. This method of birth control is long lasting and essentially maintenance free. When choosing a birth control method it is important to consider how easy […]
