Whether you’re sexually active or looking to manage your menstrual cycle through the use of hormones, there are many reasons why you might be interested in birth control. There are also many types of birth control options available, and it can be overwhelming to have to pick just one. Dr. Vonne Jones at Total Women’s Care in Houston, TX, can explain the many different types of birth control that are available and what the best options for you may be.

Choosing a Birth Control for You

There are so many types of birth control and each one works differently. When you’re trying to choose a birth control that works for you, it’s incredibly important to talk to your doctor in Houston, TX, about all of your options and what may be best for you. You should be sure to explain what you may be looking for in a birth control and ask questions about side effects and risks affiliated with each method.

When you’re looking at birth control, some of the ones offered by your doctor include:

• Depo-Provera injections
• Nexplanon implants
• Mirena, Paraguard, or Skyla IUDs
• Nuvaring vaginal rings
• Oral or patch-delivered contraceptives
• Surgical sterilization

It’s important to ask questions about each type of birth control because they all do different things. Some methods use hormones to prevent sperm from coming in contact with your egg by thinning the lining of your uterus or preventing your ovaries from releasing eggs, creating a barrier between the sperm and your egg, or permanently sterilize you through surgery.

You should be sure to ask questions and understand the risks and side effects that could be associated with each option before choosing the one that is right for you.

Contact Your Doctor Today

Birth control is an important part of women's healthcare and it’s important to understand your option. Contact Dr. Vonne Jones at Total Women’s Care in Houston, TX, to learn more about your birth control options. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment today at 346-320-3188.