Birth Control & Contraception
in Andover, MA
Explore personalized birth control options including oral contraceptives, Depo-Provera, IUDs, and Nexplanon with guidance from an experienced women's healthcare provider.
Find the Birth Control Option That's Right for You
Choosing birth control is a personal decision, and there isn't one method that's right for every woman. At Winchester Women's Healthcare, Dr. Mary Ann Millar provides contraceptive counseling to help you understand your options and select a method that fits your health, preferences, and lifestyle.
Your medical history, menstrual cycle, future pregnancy plans, and personal preferences can all play a role in determining which option may be appropriate.
Oral Contraceptives
Birth control pills remain a convenient and widely used contraceptive option. Different formulations are available, including estrogen-containing combination pills and progesterone-only pills.
Dr. Millar can review your health history and discuss the benefits, considerations, and proper use of different oral contraceptives to determine which type may be suitable for you.
Depo-Provera
Depo-Provera is an injectable contraceptive administered on a regular schedule and provides another option for women who don't want to take a pill every day.
Dr. Millar can discuss how Depo-Provera works, its dosing schedule, potential side effects, and whether it is appropriate based on your health and contraceptive goals.
IUDs
An intrauterine device, or IUD, is a long-acting and reversible form of birth control. Depending on the type selected, an IUD can provide contraception for several years without requiring a daily medication.
Dr. Millar can discuss available IUD options, explain insertion and removal, and help determine whether an IUD fits your needs and future family-planning goals.
Nexplanon
Nexplanon is a small contraceptive implant placed beneath the skin of the upper arm. It provides long-acting, reversible pregnancy prevention without requiring daily attention.
If you're considering Nexplanon, Dr. Millar can explain how the implant works, what to expect with placement and removal, and the potential benefits and side effects to consider.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best option depends on your medical history, lifestyle, preferences, menstrual health, and future pregnancy plans. Dr. Millar can help you compare your options during a contraceptive counseling visit.
Yes. Winchester Women's Healthcare offers oral contraceptive options, including estrogen-containing combination pills and progesterone-only pills when appropriate.
Yes. Dr. Millar can discuss IUD contraception and determine whether an IUD may be an appropriate option for you.
Yes. Depo-Provera is one of the contraceptive options available through Winchester Women's Healthcare.
Yes. Nexplanon is available as a long-acting contraceptive option. Dr. Millar can discuss the implant, placement, removal, benefits, and potential side effects with you.
Take Control of Your Reproductive Health
You deserve a birth control option that works for your body, lifestyle, and plans for the future. Let Dr. Millar help you understand your choices and make an informed decision about contraception.
Schedule a birth control consultation at Winchester Women's Healthcare in Andover, MA.
