Birth Control and Family Planning
Planning your reproductive future is a personal and important part of your overall health. Whether you’re hoping to prevent pregnancy, prepare for a baby, or simply explore your options, Legacy For Women in Henderson, NV, offers personalized birth control and family planning care to support your goals.
With today’s many safe and effective options, our role is to help you make informed choices that fit your body, your values, and your lifestyle.
What Is Family Planning?
Family planning goes beyond birth control—it’s about helping you make decisions about if and when you want to have children. It can include:
- Choosing the right form of contraception
- Preconception counseling and fertility awareness
- Managing health conditions that may affect pregnancy
- Spacing pregnancies in a healthy and safe way
Whether you are postponing pregnancy, planning to conceive soon, or finished building your family, your OBGYN can help you take charge of your reproductive health.
Birth Control Options
There is no single best method of contraception—what works best depends on your needs and preferences. During your visit, your provider will review the pros, cons, and effectiveness of each option so you can choose confidently.
Hormonal methods:
- Pill: Taken daily to prevent ovulation and regulate cycles
- Patch: Worn on the skin and changed weekly
- Vaginal ring (NuvaRing): Inserted monthly
- Injection (Depo-Provera): Administered every three months
Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs):
- IUD (Intrauterine Device): Hormonal or copper-based; effective for 3–10 years
- Implant (Nexplanon): A small rod placed in the arm; effective for up to 3 years
Barrier methods:
- Condoms: Also help protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Diaphragm or cervical cap: Inserted before intercourse
Permanent options:
- Tubal ligation: A surgical procedure to close or block the fallopian tubes
- Vasectomy: A permanent procedure for male partners
Emergency contraception:
- Pills or a copper IUD can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex
Choosing the Right Method
Every patient’s needs are different. During your consultation, we’ll discuss factors such as:
- How long you want to prevent pregnancy
- Your cycle regularity and symptoms
- Health conditions and medications
- Comfort with hormones or devices
- Whether you need STI protection
Your provider will also review side effects, benefits, and what to expect when starting or changing a birth control method.
Planning for a Future Pregnancy
If you’re considering pregnancy soon or within a few years, family planning can help prepare your body for conception. Preconception counseling may include:
- Reviewing your medical history and current medications
- Managing chronic conditions like diabetes or thyroid disease
- Updating vaccinations
- Starting prenatal vitamins with folic acid
- Discussing lifestyle habits that support fertility
Fertility awareness and cycle tracking can also be helpful for patients who prefer natural family planning.
What If You’re Not Sure Yet?
It’s completely normal to feel uncertain about whether or when you want children. Family planning is not a one-time decision—it’s a process that can evolve over time. We’re here to provide education, support, and guidance without judgment, so you can make choices that feel right for you.
When to Schedule a Visit
You may want to book a family planning appointment if you:
- Are starting or switching birth control
- Have questions about your fertility or cycle
- Are considering pregnancy and want preconception counseling
- Experience side effects with your current method
- Want to explore long-term or permanent contraception options
Our goal is to give you the information and confidence you need to make empowered, informed decisions.
Take Charge of Your Reproductive Health
Birth control and family planning put you in control of your future. At Legacy For Women, we provide compassionate, personalized care to help you make choices that support your health and your goals.
Schedule your appointment today at our Henderson, NV, office to discuss your birth control options or family planning needs.