Viva Life Health Hub is an OBGYN & Wellness Concierge located in San Diego, CA
Are you having a hard time figuring out what form of birth control is right for you? Are you interested in natural family planning? Have you had a bad experience and need new birth control options? Board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Kelly O. MD, and her team at Viva Life Health Hub in San Diego offer virtual birth control consultations to help you get answers to all of your questions.
Birth Control Q & A
What is birth control?
You have many birth control options, including those that require a prescription and those you can pick up over the counter. The most common types of birth control include:
The team at Viva Life Health Hub helps you navigate all your choices and develop a plan that works for you and your future pregnancy needs.
What are the types of birth control?
You have many birth control options, including those that require a prescription and those you can pick up over the counter. The most common types of birth control include:
Short-acting hormonal methods
The birth control pill, patch, shot, and vaginal ring are different types of short-acting hormonal methods, and they work by preventing ovulation.
Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs)
LARCs include intrauterine devices (IUDs), which are devices implanted in your cervix that stop pregnancy by preventing sperm from reaching your egg.
Sterilization
Having your tubes tied is a form of sterilization. This is a permanent form of birth control only recommended if you have no future pregnancy plans.
Barrier methods
Condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps are considered barrier methods of birth control and prevent pregnancy by stopping the sperm from reaching the egg.
Condoms are also effective at protecting against some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
What is natural family planning?
Natural family planning is a type of birth control that doesn’t involve medications or devices. Instead, you track your menstrual cycle to best determine when your ovulation occurs. Women get pregnant when they have sexual intercourse right before or after ovulation. Tracking your ovulation may help you time your sexual intercourse around ovulation to prevent pregnancy.
The team at Viva Life Health Hub specializes in natural family planning and can provide all the tools you need to track your ovulation and time your sexual intercourse accordingly.
What can I expect during a birth control consultation?
Dr. Elmore and her team take the time necessary to fully understand your needs so they can help you devise the most effective plan. To determine the type of birth control that would work best for you, the team reviews your medical and gynecological history, your sexual and pregnancy history, the types of birth control you’ve used in the past, and your future pregnancy plans.
