When it comes to birth control, you may have a lot of questions. There are many different options to choose from and you might not be sure where to even start. Your OBGYN doctors at Capital Women’s Care Division 66 in Bowie, Greenbelt, and North Bethesda, MD, can answer questions about birth control and what will work best for your body and lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Control
Q. What kind of birth control is offered?
A. There are different types of birth control to fit every lifestyle. Hormonal birth control from your OBGYN doctors in Bowie, Greenbelt, and North Bethesda, MD, can consist of birth control pills, vaginal ring, injection, or implant. There are also intrauterine devices (IUDs) that can be hormonal or copper.
In terms of birth control, you can also use barrier devices like a diaphragm or condom. A condom is the only device that also protects against sexually transmitted diseases.
Q. How often do you have to replace birth control?
A. Each birth control works differently. With the pill, you should be taking it everyday at the same time. An implant should be removed and replaced every three years. IUDs vary depending on the brand but can last up to five years. The birth control that you choose should fit your lifestyle and should fit in with your future family planning needs.
Q. Can you still have a family after birth control?
A. If you want to plan a family, you can stop your birth control and wait for that to exit your system. If birth control is a short-term plan for you, you probably shouldn’t turn to an IUD as your method of birth control since it lasts longer.
Contact Your OBGYN Doctor Today!
Find out what form of birth control will work best for you! Contact your OBGYN doctors at Capital Women’s Care Division 66 in Bowie, Greenbelt, and North Bethesda, MD, to learn about birth control and how it may affect you. Call for more information today at (301) 249-4090.