What Are The Available Options at Cohen Medical?
As an expert in IUD implants and removals, Dr. Cohen can provide you with several IUD options based on your health and preferences. While these options are all long-lasting, they can have different impacts on different people. Therefore, it is essential to discuss your specific needs before proceeding with a birth control option.
- LILETTA® – This 6-year hormonal IUD features a 52mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system that causes less bleeding and less pain than most other options.
- Paragard® IUD – This 10-year IUD is a hormone-free option that comes in the form of a small intrauterine copper rod.
- Mirena® – This levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine option measures 52mg and comes in the form of a plastic t-shaped piece. Mirena® lasts for 3-6 years.
- NEXPLANON® – This is a 68mg etonogestrel option that comes in the form of a small rod and lasts for roughly four years.
Can IUD Birth Control Prevent STDs?
While certain contraceptives like condoms can effectively prevent the spread of STDs, the IUD options offered at Cohen Medical Practice cannot. If you or your partner is suffering from an STD, we may be able to provide treatment or otherwise offer our advice on how to stay safe.
How Does Birth Control Work?
Both our copper and hormonal IUD options prevent pregnancy by altering the way sperm cells move, preventing them from reaching the egg and fertilizing it. Copper IUDs such as Paragard® release a small amount of copper which is toxic to sperm while hormone IUDs like Mirena® rely on the release of progestin, which thickens cervical mucus and blocks sperm. Both options are safe for most people, but one may be a better choice than the other considering the state of your health.
What Can I Expect During My Visit?
When you arrive at one of our NYC locations, we will take the time to discuss your fertility goals and determine the best birth control method for you. Sometimes, condoms or other alternatives may be a better choice than an IUD. In order to make that determination, we much get a thorough understanding of your health and goals.
What Are Different Types of Birth Control?
There are a number of available options through your experienced gynecologist at Cohen Medical Practice (CMP) in New York City. Once you and your doctor have landed on the best option for birth control for your specific needs, you can discuss the pros and cons of each type.
If you’re in need of fertility services during your childbearing age and are physically healthy to withstand any minor side effects that could arise from certain forms of birth control, your doctor may advise you to try a plan such as a:
- Vaginal ring made by NuvaRing
- Hormonal birth control pills
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
What’s the Best Birth Control for Me?
Dr. Felix Cohen, founder and director of Cohen Medical Practice, is an expert in female health issues. He understands that each woman has personal goals and physical challenges. He and his team of gynecological specialists carefully take your medical history and do a thorough physical exam before you talk about the best birth control options for you.
And if you’re interested in permanent sterilization, CMP doctors offer a safe hysterectomy surgery. A tubal ligation may be a better option because it can be reversed in the future, a procedure that’s successful about 50 percent of the time.
Other birth control options offered at CMP include:
- A copper IUD
- A hormonal IUD
- A subdermal implant made by Nexplanon®
- Emergency contraception, such as a Plan B morning after pill or the early option pill
Are There Risks or Side Effects to Birth Control?
Each type of birth control carries its own set of risks, from blood clots forming while taking the pill to bleeding or infections from an IUD. When you trust experts like those at CMP, however, they mitigate those risks through their experience and proficiency. Keeping in touch with your healthcare team through regular checkups helps you maintain your optimal health.
For an accurate diagnosis of irregular bleeding or pelvic pain, rely on the experts at CMP. For effective birth control options or treatment for other gynecological conditions, contact Cohen Medical Practice for a consultation.
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Birth Control Consultation in Columbus Circle, NYC
At Cohen Medical Practice, we offer same-day appointments at all three of our New York City locations. If you’re interested in birth control and want to find the best option for you, book an appointment by calling (347) 545-2520 or clicking the button below to get in touch with our team in Columbus Circle, on Madison Avenue, or at Rego Park in Queens. Our team is fluent in English, Spanish, Korean, and Russian.