Birth Control

There are many types of birth control methods available. We'll discuss the options with you so you can make an informed decision.

Essure®

A REVOLUTIONARY, NON-SURGICAL, PERMANENT FORM OF BIRTH CONTROL

Extremely effective, this procedure works with your body to create a natural barrier against pregnancy and requires no hormones. The procedure can be done in our office under local anethesia in less than 15 minutes. Learn more about ESSURE®.

IUD Placement & Removal

A small, T-shaped device is inserted into the uterus for safe, effective and long-lasting contraception. Our office can place and remove IUDs.

Implanon®

A REVOLUTIONARY, IN-ARM, MULTI-YEAR FORM OF BIRTH CONTROL

A GMCWH physician will insert a flexible plastic rod the size of a matchstick under the skin of a woman's arm. A progestin-only method of birth control, Implanon does not contain estrogen.

Birth Control Pills & Patches

There are many varieties of these hormone-based contraception options. Discuss the options with your physician. We are happy to discuss the options with you.

Tubal Ligation (Tubes Tied)

A traditional form of birth control, tubal ligation is a surgical procedure in which a woman's fallopian tubes are clamped and blocked, or severed and sealed, permanently preventing eggs from reaching the uterus for fertilization.

Depo Provera

GMCWH offers this hormone-based birth control drug that is injected into a woman every three months. It is long-acting, reversible and contains progestin only.