Birth Control
You Have Options
All women and men can have control over when, and if, they become parents. There are many things to think about when deciding what method of contraception is best for you.
Even the most effective birth control methods can fail. But your chances of getting pregnant are lowest if the method you choose always is used correctly and every time you have sex.
Barrier Methods
- Contraceptive Sponge
- Diaphragm, cervical cap, cervical shield
- Female Condom
- Male Condom
Hormonal Methods
- Oral Contraceptives (The Pill)
- The Patch (Ortho Evra)
- Shot / Injection (Depo Provera)
- Vaginal Ring (Nuva Ring)
Implantable Devices
- Implantable rod – under the skin (Nexplanon)
- Intrauterine devices – IUD (Mirena, Skyla, Paragard)
Permanent Birth Control
- Tubal Ligation
Each method of Birth Control has pros and cons. The providers at Essex County OB/GYN are here to help you determine which Birth Control option is the most appropriate choice for you.
Additional Information
Patient Resource Guide
Women’s Health Library – Great resource
National Women's Health Resource Center
Great information for women in a colorful, fun website. Helps women make informed decisions about their health, encourages healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent disease.
MedlinePlus
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health (NIH). High quality, full text consumer health information.
American Medical Association
As the nation’s largest physician’s group, the AMA advocates on the issues vital to the nation’s health.
Mayo Clinic's Women's Health
Providing useful and up-to-date information and tools.
National Women's Health Information Ctr.
The Federal Government source for women’s health information.
U.S. Food & Drug: Office of Women's Health
Helpful information to educate women and promote good health.