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Birth Control

We provide same-day service on most of our birth control options.

Parents are not required to be present but are welcome to be.

Long-Acting & Reversible Contraception

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Implant (Nexplanon)

99% EFFECTIVE, REMOVEABLE, LASTS 3-4 YEARS, HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

 

Nexplanon is a tiny rod inserted under the skin of a woman's upper arm to provide birth control. It's invisible and prevents pregnancy for up to 4 years. Nexplanon is the size of a match and is both inserted and removed in the clinic.

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IUD (Mirena)

99% EFFECTIVE, REMOVEABLE, LASTS 3-6 YEARS, HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

 

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a tiny, t-shaped piece of plastic inserted into the uterus to provide birth control. IUDs do not sit in the vagina and are not detectable during intercourse. We use the Mirena IUD, which is safe for women regardless of pregnancy history and can reduce heavy periods. 

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Shot (Depo)

94% EFFECTIVE, LASTS 3 MONTHS, HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

 

The shot is an injection of the hormone progestin that provides birth control for 3 months. 

Other Contraceptive Methods

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The Ring (NuvaRing)

91% EFFECTIVE, REMOVEABLE, LASTS 1 MONTH, OK EFFECTIVE

 

The ring is a small, flexible piece of plastic that's inserted into the vagina to provide birth control. It works like the pill but only needs to be inserted once a month.

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Condom

85% EFFECTIVE, REPLACE EACH TIME, ONE TIME USE, OK EFFECTIVE

 

Condoms are thin, stretchy pouches that you wear on your penis during sex. Condoms provide great protection from both pregnancy and STDs. They’re easy to use and easy to get.

Birth Control Pills

91% EFFECTIVE, DAILY USE, OK EFFECTIVE

 

Birth control pills are taken at the same time once per day and prevent pregnancy by releasing hormones estrogen and progestin.  

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Patch (Xulane)

91% EFFECTIVE, REPLACE WEEKLY, OK EFFECTIVE

 

The birth control patch attaches to the skin and continuously releases hormones (estrogen and progestin) that work to prevent pregnancy. 

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Emergency Contraceptive

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Ella Emergency

85-90% WITHIN 5 DAYS, ONE-TIME USE AFTER SEX, OK EFFECTIVE

 

Ella lowers your chances of getting pregnant by 85 percent if you take it within 5 days after unprotected sex. Unlike other morning-after pills, Ella doesn’t get less effective as time passes after sex. Ella is also more effective for people have higher BMIs than other morning-after pills.

Plan-B 

85-90% WITHIN 72 HOURS, ONE-TIME USE AFTER SEX, OK EFFECTIVE

 

The morning after pills uses progestin to stop ovaries from releasing an egg. It's most effective if taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex, but continues to be effective up to 5 days to help prevent pregnancy. Effectiveness decreases over time, so it's better to take sooner than later. 

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