Your Health, Your Confidence, Your Time to Prioritize You
Contraceptive counseling is a confidential, supportive conversation between you and a knowledgeable healthcare provider to help you explore your birth control options. Whether you’re looking for a short-term method, long-term solution, or simply want to better understand your body and choices, this service is designed to meet you where you are. Our goal is to help you make an informed decision that feels right for your lifestyle, health needs, and personal values.
Understanding Your Birth Control Options
Find the method that fits your lifestyle and needs
Birth control comes in many forms with different benefits, side effects, and levels of effectiveness. Explore your options to make an informed decision for your reproductive health.
1. Short-Term Methods
💊 Birth Control Pills
Daily oral tablets that prevent ovulation.
🩹 Birth Control Patch
Weekly skin patch that releases hormones.
🛡️ Diaphragm or Cervical Cap
Barrier method used with spermicide.
🧴 Condoms
Barrier method that also protects against STIs.
🔄 Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing)
Monthly insert that releases hormones.
2. Long-Term/Reversible Methods
🧬 IUD (Hormonal or Copper)
Inserted into the uterus, lasts 3–10 years.
💉 Birth Control Shot (Depo-Provera)
Hormonal injection every 3 months.
📎 Birth Control Implant
Small rod placed under the skin, effective up to 3 years.
3. Permanent or Emergency Options
🔒 Tubal Ligation (Female Sterilization)
Permanent surgical option.
⏱️ Emergency Contraceptive Pills
Taken within 3–5 days after unprotected sex.
Talk with a provider to find what's right for you—your lifestyle, health, and goals matter.
What to Expect During a Counseling Session
During your contraceptive counseling session, you’ll meet with a compassionate healthcare provider in a relaxed, judgment-free space. These sessions are designed to help you explore your birth control options, ask questions, and make informed choices that align with your health goals and lifestyle.
Topics You May Discuss
- Your health history and current medications
- Preferences for short-term or long-term methods
- Hormonal vs. non-hormonal options
- Side effects and effectiveness
- Fertility planning or future family goals
- Insurance coverage or cost concerns
Benefits of Contraceptive Counseling
Personalized Guidance
Get one-on-one support tailored to your body, lifestyle, and health goals. Providers help clarify which methods align best with your needs.
Peace of Mind
Leave the session feeling informed and confident in your choice. Understanding your options reduces anxiety and future uncertainty.
Ongoing Support
Counseling isn’t one-and-done—follow-up appointments help you adjust methods, manage side effects, or change plans when needed.
Common Questions About Contraceptive Counseling
Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about contraceptive counseling. If you still have questions or concerns, our team is here to help.
During your appointment, a healthcare provider will talk with you about your lifestyle, health history, and goals to help determine the best birth control method for you. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and explore options without any pressure.
Not always. Some methods, like pills or patches, can be prescribed without a pelvic exam, while others like IUDs or implants may require one for safe placement.
That’s exactly what counseling is for. Your provider will help you weigh the pros and cons of each option and guide you toward a method that fits your body, lifestyle, and preferences.
Many insurance plans, including Medicaid, cover most contraceptive methods at no cost. We’ll work with you to understand your coverage and offer alternatives if needed.
Absolutely. You’re not locked into one method forever—many people switch as their needs or bodies change. Counseling can help you explore alternatives anytime.
Yes. Options like the copper IUD, condoms, or fertility awareness methods don’t use hormones and are suitable for those who prefer non-hormonal choices.