Birth Control
We will work with you to find a form of birth control that is right for you and your lifestyle.
For women who are sexually active but do not wish to become pregnant, there are several birth control options, or contraceptives, available that are safe and effective. We will work with you to find a form of birth control that is right for you and your lifestyle.
Types of birth control
Barrier
These methods of birth control include male and female condoms as well as diaphragms, or cups, that work to prevent sperm from entering the uterus.
Hormonal
Hormonal birth controls may come in the form of pills, patches, shots, or implants. These methods alter your hormone production to either prevent your body from releasing eggs or to thicken cervical mucus so that fertilization does not occur.
Procedural
These birth control methods involve undergoing minor procedures to prevent pregnancy. An IUD, or intrauterine contraception device, is a device placed within the uterus and works to decrease ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, or block sperm from entering the uterus.
Another form of procedural birth control is tubal ligation. This form is permanent as the Fallopian tubes are cut, clamped, or burned off. This prevents eggs from traveling to the uterus or sperm from reaching the eggs.
Effectiveness, risks and benefits
Abstinence, or refraining from sexual intercourse, is the only means of birth control that is proven to prevent pregnancy 100%. However, many of the birth control options listed above have excellent rates with less than 1% of women becoming pregnant when using birth control correctly.
Every contraceptive has its own risk and benefits. It is important that you make this decision together with your doctor so that you are aware of all your options and choose the one that is right for you.
Your first visit
Becoming a patient at Advanced Women's Center is easy.
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Book your visit
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Fill out your forms
Download our new patient forms and bring them, with a list of your medications.
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Meet Dr. Okoli
He takes the time to listen and get to know you.
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Your care plan
A customized treatment plan according to your needs and goals.
Dr. Okey Okoli, M.D., FACOG
OB/GYN · Board-Certified OB/GYN
Dr. Okoli takes the time to get to know each woman in his care and creates a customized treatment plan according to her needs and goals.
He trained at the University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine and completed his OB/GYN residency at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York. He also mentors nurse practitioners and midwives as an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor with the University of the Incarnate Word.
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