Comprehensive Guide to Birth Control Options in California
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Comprehensive Guide to Birth Control Options in California
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What is Birth Control?
Birth control, also known as contraception, is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. People have used birth control methods for many years. Today’s medical advances provide us with many safe and effective birth control methods. For many, finding the proper birth control method is very important. When trying to choose, take the time to learn about each method so you can make the right decision for you. Below is a list of different birth control methods to provide you with more information.
Birth Control Methods
- IUD
- Condoms
- Diaphragm
- Spermicide
- Sterilization
- Progestin
- Emergency Contraception
- Vaginal Ring
- Combined Hormonal Birth Control Methods
- Contraceptive Skin Patch
- Depo-Provera Injection
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Contraceptive Skin Patch
The contraceptive patch is a combination hormonal patch containing both estrogen and progestin, like most birth control pills. The difference is that you place a patch on your skin each week and the hormones get absorbed through your skin into the body instead of swallowing a pill each day. On the fourth week of each month, you do not wear a patch and you will have a menstrual period. The patch is anywhere from 92-97% effective in preventing pregnancy depending on how consistently you use it.
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Planned Parenthood
- Usually have to wait for 2 to 3 weeks for an appointment.
- Difficult to reach any staff.
- Usually takes up to 3 or 4 hours.
- You need to wait 15-30 minutes to get someone on the phone.
- Patients have to spend more than 4 hours to determine they are eligible.
- You need an appointment to be seen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far into a pregnancy can this method be used?
According to guidelines by Food and Drug Administration of United States, these regimens are highly effective and should be used for termination of pregnancy of less than 70 days.
Is medical abortion painful?
The pain associated with medical abortion is varied but one should expect some degree of mild to moderate abdominal pain depending on their pain threshold and the gestational age of the pregnancy.
How much does a medical abortion cost?
The price of a medical abortion depends on the center where the abortion is carried out, the type of abortion that is done and the gestational age of the pregnancy.
Will my insurance cover medical abortion?
Most insurance companies do cover medical abortion but it is always important to check with your insurance provider to confirm.
What laws affect medical abortion?
Minors generally require parental consent, but it is also important to find out about abortion laws relevant to your state of residence.
How effective medical abortion can be?
It is said that medical abortion is more effective than surgical abortion in the early pregnancy. For pregnancy of less then 7 weeks old, this method will be 98% effective. After that the effectiveness will decrease, but still remains as high as 95%.
Are there any other regimens available for medical abortion?
There are alternative regimens available, but they are used less. Sometimes a single pill is used but studies have shown that to be 70-85% less effective than the combination of 2 pills.
How would I know if I have pelvic infection after abortion?
If you have fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or lower abdominal pain after medical abortion, you can suspect infection. You should immediately contact a doctor as this is a dangerous condition.
What if medical abortion fails?
If medical abortion fails, it can be followed by repeat medical or surgical abortion. There are not enough evidences available to show that abortion pills can cause anomaly in embryo except for methotrexate.
What is the role of anti-D in medical abortion?
Women who are rhesus negative would need to receive this anti-D immunoglobulin after a medical abortion to prevent miscarriages in subsequent pregnancies.
What happens after taking the second tablet?
After taking the second tablet, you may feel abdominal cramps as you begin passing the products of pregnancy. You may take pain killers to relax you and allow the pill to work.
Should I take a bath after abortion?
Consult your doctor on this matter. You may be advised not to take a bath immediately. This is to prevent infection due to water entering the exposed area.
Should I do a pregnancy test after abortion?
You may choose to do so, but remember that it can take 40-60 days before the pregnancy test becomes negative. If you take a test immediately afterwards, you will still get a positive result.
What about the confidentiality of the procedure?
If you are working with qualified doctors and nurses, they will always maintain patient confidentiality. There is no need of worry about your privacy or information being leaked.
Is it necessary to maintain the duration between two pills?
Yes. Mifepristone and methotrexate need some time for their work. Only after that the misoprostol will be effective in expulsing all the content. So you need to keep some distance between two pills.
What pain killers can I take after medical abortion?
For mild to moderate pain, you can take Tylenol (500-1000 mg). If pain is more severe, you may take ibuprofen (200-600 mg). In extreme cases, codeine may be prescribed.
Comprehensive Guide to Birth Control Options in California
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