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Discuss Birth Control Treatment Options with Bellaire Primary Care Provider

Hormonal Methods

  • Birth control pills (combined or mini-pill)
  • Patch
  • Vaginal ring
  • Injection (every 12-14 weeks)
  • Implant (lasts 3-5 years)

Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs)

  • Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
    Hormonal IUDs (3-7 years)
    Copper IUDs (up to 12 years)
  • Implant (mentioned above)

Barrier Methods

  • Condoms (male and female)
  • Diaphragm
  • Cervical cap
  • Contraceptive sponge

Permanent Methods

  • Female sterilization (tubal ligation or salpingectomy)
  • Male sterilization (vasectomy)

Other Methods

  • Fertility awareness methods
  • Emergency contraception (morning-after pill or copper IUD)

1. Appointment

Your provider will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your medical history and discuss treatment options.

2. Plan

After gathering sufficient information, your provider will collaborate with you to develop a personalized contraceptive treatment plan

3. Treatment

Once you begin your treatment plan, you have the option to schedule regular video check-ins with your provider. These sessions will help ensure that the chosen treatment is working or to discuss switching methods if your needs change.

Frequently Asked Questions

During your appointment, your provider will perform a comprehensive assessment of your medical history and discuss contraception options that are tailored to your needs.

  • Virtual care is available for methods like pills and patches, while procedures such as Nexplanon or IUD placement require in-person visits, and you may be referred to an OB-GYN.

Initial Appointments are 30 minutes

Follow up appointments are 15 minutes

No, but our board certified primary care providers have been expertly trained in contraception care. However, if your provider feels that an OB-GYN would be helpful for your situation, they can provide a referral.

Yes, if your Bellaire Primary Care provider approves, we can provide referrals to an in network OB-GYN of your choice.

We accept most PPO insurance plans. See our list of accepted insurances. Please call our office: (281) 973-0024 to confirm we take your insurance before your visit