Contraception Specialist

What types of birth control are available?

Complete Healthcare for Women offers a full array of contraceptive measures. Barrier options, such as the diaphragm, as well as implants, such as the IUD, are commonly sought. Dr. Lorenzo and Kortney Jones ARNP, can provide the IUD placement in his office. He’ll help you determine which options are most appropriate for your needs. And, if you prefer to use fertility awareness, he can help you learn more about your body and how to recognize your most fertile times.

What is Nexplanon®?

Nexplanon is a long-term birth control option that offers up to 3 years of protection. It’s a small and flexible implant, fitting just under the skin of the upper arm. Dr. Lorenzo and Kortney Jones ARNP, can insert it in his office and remove it before the 3 years if you decide you want to get pregnant. If you're going to continue the birth control after 3 years, you’ll have the option to remove the old one and have another Nexplanon implant placed under your skin.

What type of Intrauterine Devices (IUD's) do we offer?

Mirena® is a hormonal IUD, that can be used for long-term birth control and heavy menstrual bleeding. The Mirena is a T-shaped device that contains Levonorgestrel, a type of hormone that prevents pregnancy. This form of birth control is more than 99% effective for up to 5 years.

ParaGard® is a 100% hormone-free IUD, that can provide long term birth control. This T- shaped device prevents pregnancy through its active ingredient copper. This form of birth control is more than 99% effective for up to 10 years.

Can Dr. Lorenzo and Kortney Jones ARNP, prescribe the pill?

Dr. Lorenzo and Kortney Jones ARNP, can prescribe the birth control pill, which is one of many birth control methods that alters your hormones to protect against pregnancy. You’re halted from ovulating, so there’s no egg to fertilize during sexual intercourse. It also changes the texture of your vaginal mucus, so it’s hard for sperm to travel through your cervix, and it alters the lining of your uterus, so implantation isn’t easy.

The pill is simple — you take it daily — and it’s easily reversible. Just stop taking the medication when you’re ready to start your family or have your next child.