Birth Control in Silver Spring, Rockville, & Laurel, MD
Whether you’re looking to have a family in the near future, farther in the future, or never, there are options out there for you. Contraception methods are vast and it’s important to understand what your options might be. There are many choices to look through and you can pick a birth control option that works best for your lifestyle. Our knowledgeable and experienced physicians at Capital Women's Care Division 64 in our Rockville and Laurel office can help you decide which birth control method is right for you.
Contraception Methods & Birth Control For You
When you’re looking at options for birth control, it can be overwhelming to see all the choices you have. There are different contraception options for every issue you might face, and contraception can also help when you’re dealing with specific hormonal issues. It’s important to discuss your family plans with our physicians so that you can talk about birth control options and what might work best for you.
One of the most well-known forms of birth control is the pill. With the birth control pill, you’ll take a pill every day, around the same time. The birth control pill can also help when you’re dealing with hormonal issues.
Other common forms of contraception include:
- IUD
- Shot/injection
- Patch
- Vaginal ring
- Diaphragm
Each option is very different and can come with different side effects. It’s also important to note that many of these do not protect against STIs. If you’re looking for STI protection, you’ll need to look into additional methods. If you’re looking to have a baby in the near future, you may want to look into birth control which is easily removable. Birth control can be hormonal or non-hormonal, depending on what your needs are and what issues you want to focus on by using contraception.