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There are many choices for family planning or contraception. You and your partner must choose the right method as a couple. The first decision to make is to determine if the method to be used is a permanent one or a reversible one; is the couple considering having more family in the future, or have they already completed their family? At Complete Healthcare for Women, we can help you in choosing the proper form of contraception that best suits your needs. We offer a wide variety of methods, including the Essure technique, which consists of a permanent method of sterilization that does not require any incision or scars. We are the first practice in the Central Ohio area to introduce this revolutionary method of contraception. For more information on the many different methods for family planning, refer to the table below. Primary Birth Control Hormonal How to Use Effectiveness (Perfect Use) Prescription Protects Against STDs 21-day and 28-day oral contraceptive (the pill) Take 1 pill every day as directed. A period occurs every 28 days approximately 99% effective Yes No Extended-cycle oral Contraceptive (extended-cycle pill) Take 1 pill every day for 3 months as directed. A period occurs just 4 times a year Approximately 99% effective Yes No Contraceptive Patch Apply to skin and change weekly Approximately 99% effective Yes No Vaginal Ring (hormonal) Insert monthly and leave in place for 21 days More than 98% effective Yes No Injection Get injections every 3 months More than 99% effective Injections given in Doctor's office No IUD (hormonal) Inserted in the uterus and can remain for up to 5 years More than 99% effective IUD inserted in Doctor's office No Primary Birth Control Non-Hormonal How to Use Effectiveness (Perfect Use) Prescription Protects Against STDs Spermicide Apply every time before sex 94% effective No Some Diaphragm Insert every time before sex Up to 94% effective Yes Some Cervical cap Insert every time before sex 91 % effective if never pregnant;74% after having children Yes Some Female condom insert every time before sex 95% effective No Some Male condom Partner must wear every time during sex Up to 97% effective No Yes, most condoms IUD (copper) Inserted in the uterus and can remain for up to 10 years 98.5% effective UID inserted in Doctor's office No Female sterilization ("tubes tied") or male Sterilization (vasectomy) No action required after surgery 99.5% effective (female); 99.9% effective (male) No. Performed surgically No Emergency Contraception -if your primary method of birth control fails Emergency contraceptive pill Take 1st pill within 72 hours after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.Take 2nd pill 12 hours after the 1st dose 89% effective Yes* No  Adoption Services  Abortion  Non-Surgical Abortion  ESSURE Procedure  Intrauterine Device  Tubal Occulsion Don't see a service you need? Contact Us Today at (614) 882-4343