If you’re looking to delay pregnancy or have already completed your family and looking at permanent contraceptive options, Dr. Li Fan at Obstetrics & Gynecology Li Fan MD, INC in Rancho Bernardo, Poway, California can help you choose the best contraceptive option tailored to you and your partner’s needs. She walks you through the wide range of temporary or permanent contraceptive choices currently available. Call or book an appointment online to schedule a consultation.
Contraception is not one size fits all but should be carefully chosen to suit your body and lifestyle. Dr. Fan will carefully evaluate your family, medical, and personal history to help you choose the method that’s best for you. Choice of contraception depends on many factors, such as:
Dr. Fan offers a wide range of contraceptive services to suit the needs of her diverse patient population. It includes:
Birth control pills are a go-to choice when you need protection for months instead of years. They’re a combination of estrogen and progesterone or contain only progesterone. Dr. Fan will take a detailed medical and personal history and make a shared decision to help you choose the type of pill best suited for you.
The intrauterine device (IUD) and birth control implants like Nexplanon are excellent choices for long-term family planning. While the IUD is inserted into the uterus, Nexplanon is a small, thin, flexible arm implant and provides three years of continuous protection against pregnancy.
Permanent birth control is an option for women who have decided not to have any more children. Dr. Fan can help you choose between tubal ligation and other options.
If you are interested in learning about various birth control options, call or schedule an appointment today.
