Not quite ready to start a family? Or, do you want to be in the driver’s seat to decide whether it’s time for your family to grow? With comprehensive gynecological services, including a variety of contraceptive methods, Bayard Obstetrics & Gynecology puts you in charge of your fertility. The practice’s caring doctors are bilingual in English and Chinese, and conveniently located in Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Flushing, New York. Call or schedule an online consultation today.
Family planning is all about putting you in charge of deciding whether to start a family, add to your family, or avoid an unplanned pregnancy. Family planning entails looking deep inside yourself to think about your goals for pregnancy now and in the future.
Choosing the right form of contraception can play a crucial role in family planning. The good news is you have a variety of choices, ranging from short-term methods to permanent options.
Contraceptive options range from short-term options like condoms to long-lasting methods, such as an intrauterine device, or IUD. Here are common choices:
Finally, another option is natural family planning, where you track your cervical mucus, body temperature, or time of the month to decide when to have sex with your partner.
The method you choose depends on a multitude of factors. You’ll want to think about whether you’d like to have children in the next few years. You may also need to determine whether you’re done having children and want to avoid a future pregnancy.
Here are some questions to talk about with the practitioners at Bayard Obstetrics & Gynecology:
Family planning is a great way to take charge of your future. To find out more about your family planning options from physicians you can trust, call or schedule an online consultation today with the experts in women’s medicine at Bayard Obstetrics & Gynecology.