Sexual Health

Intra-uterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants are long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods that are inserted in the body by one of our licensed healthcare providers. The IUD is placed in the uterus and the implant is placed in the base of someone’s non-dominant arm.

Both methods are highly effective reversible methods and gives patients the relief of not having to take a form of contraception every day.

Progestin-hormonal IUDs

The Mirena, Liletta, or Kyleena IUD is 99% effective. Mirena & Liletta last for 8 years, while Kyleena lasts for 5 years.

Learn more about hormonal IUDs

Non-hormonal IUDs

The Paragard Copper IUD is 99% effective for 10 years!

Learn more about copper IUDs

Implant

The implant, called Nexplanon, is 99% effective for 3 years!

Learn more about the implant

Start & stop on your own methods allow patients to take birth control consistently and correctly for them to be effective. We offer the depo shot, birth control pills, rings, and patches.

Depo-Provera Shot

The Depo-Provera Shot is 96% effective with typical use!

Pill

The pill is 93% effective with typical use!

Nuva Ring

The Nuva Ring is 93% effective with typical use!

Transdermal Patch

The transdermal patch is 93% effective with typical use!

*Condoms and other barrier methods are the only form of contraception that protect against STIs!

The external condom is 83% effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use, and the internal condom 79% effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use.

What is an external condom?      What is an internal condom?

Although we do not offer these methods, we can make referrals if a patient is interested.

Female or male sterilization is more than 99% effective.

• Effectiveness Percentages: Reproductive Health National Training Center (RHNTC)
• Bedsider.org, an online birth control support network operated by The Power to Decide.
• Teen Talk, a part of The Power to Decide.

A.K.A. Emergency Contraception or The Morning After Pill

One Step is one hormonal pill that must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. It is up to 89% effective if taken promptly. The pill works to stop ovulation from occurring. If someone has already ovulated, Plan B may not work.

More About Plan B

The most effective type of emergency contraception is the IUD. Unlike over-the-counter Plan B, IUDs work equally well for everyone, regardless of weight. There are two types of IUDs: non-hormonal copper IUDs (Paragard) and hormonal IUDs (such as LILETTA or Mirena). When inserted within five days of unprotected sex, IUDs are over 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. To use an IUD as emergency contraception, you’ll need to be seen by a healthcare provider to have one inserted. An IUD can be removed after being used as EC or remain in place as long-term birth control. LILETTA and Mirena are effective for up to eight years and Paragard for up to 12.

More About Plan C

An STI is an infection you can get by having intimate or sexual contact with someone who is infected.

This can be vaginal, oral, or anal sex, although other types of intimate skin to skin contact can pass some STIs. For example, STIs (such as Herpes and HPV) can be spread from person to person by touching the infected areas of someone’s body and then touching your own genitals or mouth.

If a person has a sexually transmitted infection, they may have no symptoms and not know they have the infection, but they can still spread the infection to others.

There are many STIs and all have serious consequences if left untreated, like infertility, ectopic pregnancies, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).