Reversible Birth Control

For those patients who want more children one day, but not in the immediate future, he highly recommends the Skyla IUD (Intra Uterine Device) or the Nexplanon insert. Both are:

• Over 99% effective
• Easily inserted and removed
• Quickly reversible after removal
• Cost-free, under most insurance plans

Many patients upon hearing that each of these devices lasts 3 years, tell Dr. Frieden, "but I might want a baby in 1-2 years". Either device is easily removed by the physician, at any time...
3 months, 1 year, 2 years... whenever you are ready to resume having children.

When to get the device placed

• In the first 7-10 days of your menstrual cycle
• Any time if you are currently on birth control
• 4-6 weeks after delivering a baby
• If you have not had intercourse for 2 or more weeks, and have a negative pregnancy test

Dr. Frieden will also discuss and prescribe:

• Traditional or low-dose birth control pills
• The "mini-pill" for lactating women
• The contraceptive patch
• Nuvaring
• Depo-Provera shots

No health insurance? See if you qualify for FREE Birth Control coverage here.