Birth Control & Contraception

Birth Control Rochester Hills, Oxford MI

Birth Control & Contraception

Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology offers a complete selection of the latest and most effective birth control methods. Our OBGYNs help you take control of your reproductive health by empowering you to prevent unwanted pregnancy. We will help you select the best birth control method for your body and your lifestyle.

We are dedicated to ensuring that each patient’s birth control method is safe, effective, easy to use, and free from unwanted side-effects.

Our caring staff will work with you to ensure get you the birth control you need, that is right for your age, lifestyle and family planning needs.

BIRTH CONTROL METHODS

Birth Control Pills

Birth Control Pills offer an effectiveness rate of 91% and must be taken daily. Birth Control Pills contain hormones that stop a woman from ovulating, so that pregnancy can’t occur. “The Pill” also serves to thicken the mucus in the cervix in order to to block sperm, so it can’t swim far enough to fertilize an egg.

Nexplanon Implant

Nexplanon is a small birth control implant that is placed discreetly under the skin on the inside of the upper arm. It releases progestin into the women’s system to prevent pregnancy, providing up to 3 years of pregnancy prevention.

NuvaRing

Also offering effectiveness of 91%, the NuvaRing only needs to be replaced monthly. It is a hormone-releasing ring inserted in the vagina, where the vaginal tissue absorbs the releases estrogen and progestin. The NuvaRing functions by stopping sperm from reaching and meeting the eggs and fertilizing them.

Essure

Essure is the only permanent birth control that is nonsurgical. A small insert is permanently placed into each of your fallopian tubes by your doctor. It works with your body to form a natural barrier that keeps sperm from reaching the eggs.

Mirena

Mirena is an intrauterine contraceptive that delivers small amounts of hormone directly to the uterus. Made of soft, flexible plastic, it is put in place by your healthcare provider during an office visit in a procedure that only takes few minutes.

Paragard

Paragard is a hormone-free, copper-releasing device that is placed in your uterus to prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years. It utilizes the release of copper that interferes with sperm movement and egg fertilization, and prevents implantation.

Skyla IUD

Skyla is an IUD that is placed in the uterus during a routine visit. It provides continuous, highly effective birth control by releasing a low dose of hormones, Skyla IUDs are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for up to 3 years.