Contraception
Starting a Family Should Be On YOUR Terms
Contraception methods have changed widely over the course of the 20th century. At MORE901 in Memphis, Tennessee, Susan Lacy, MD, FACOG and her team offer consultations to figure out what works best for you and prescriptions to help you avoid pregnancy and protect your health and wellness.
Whether you’re sexually active and don’t want to get pregnant or you want to use a birth control method to help with your hormonal imbalance, you need a reliable form of contraception that fits into your lifestyle.
All Your Questions Answered
What are the available contraception methods at MORE 901?
At MORE901, Dr. Lacy and her team provide a comprehensive range of options to suit all lifestyles and ensure you receive the best birth control method for YOU. The types include:
- Oral contraceptives (The Pill)
- Levonorgestrel intrauterine device (IUD)
- Depo-Provera® injection
- Skin patch
- Vaginal ring
Each type of contraception has pros and cons depending on what your lifestyle and desired results are.
How do I know what type of contraception is right for me?
With so many available birth control options, its understandable that you might need some guidance to make the right choice. At MORE901, Dr. Lacy and our team review your medical history and lifestyle before performing a pelvic exam, including a Pap smear if indicated. We talk to you about your risk for STDs, your ability to remember to take a pill at the same time every day, and your plans to have children in the future. All these details help make a personalized recommendation for your birth control method.
Dr. Lacy and our team can also answer your questions about side effects and what to expect from the different types of contraception.
Are permanent contraception methods available?
Dr. Lacy does not do surgical procedures. After an exam and talking through options she will offer a referral to a gynecological surgeon for any next steps.
One option is a tubal ligation if you are sure that you are done having children. A tubal ligation is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that closes the fallopian tubes by cutting, tying, or blocking them. Blocking your fallopian tubes prevents eggs from traveling to your uterus to join with sperm and implant in your womb. Tubal ligation doesn’t take long and is often an outpatient procedure, although you should take a few days off to rest and recover. Tubal ligation doesn’t protect you from STDs, so you should continue to use condoms and other barrier methods of birth control with new partners.