Contraception & Birth Control
The right birth control is the one that fits your life.
There's no one-size-fits-all birth control. The best option depends on your health, your lifestyle, whether you want children in the future, and what matters most to you — convenience, cycle control, or something else.
Dr. Fan walks through the full range of methods: birth control pills, IUDs, implants, the patch, the ring, injections, and more. You'll get honest information about how each works, what to expect, and the benefits and trade-offs — so the choice is genuinely yours.
Many options can be started or placed in the office, and you can always revisit your choice. If a method isn't working for you, we'll adjust. This is shared decision-making, not a prescription handed to you at the door.
Understanding your contraception options
Contraception has come a long way, and today there are many effective methods — each with its own benefits, trade-offs, and rhythm. Some are taken daily, some last for years, and some offer benefits beyond preventing pregnancy, like lighter periods or clearer skin.
Choosing a method is a personal decision, and it's one you make together with your provider. What works beautifully for one person may not suit another, and that's exactly why the conversation matters.
Reasons to explore your options
You might explore contraception options if you want to:
- Prevent pregnancy reliably
- Manage heavy, painful, or irregular periods
- Address symptoms like acne or PMS
- Space or plan future pregnancies
- Switch from a method that isn't working for you
- Understand what's available before deciding
Whatever your reason, the goal is a method that fits your body and your life.
How we help you choose
Choosing a method starts with a conversation about your health history, your lifestyle, your future plans, and what matters to you. Dr. Fan reviews the options that fit and explains how each works.
This is shared decision-making — not a prescription handed to you at the door. You'll have the information to choose confidently, and the freedom to change your mind.
Methods we offer
Options Dr. Fan can discuss and provide include:
- Birth control pills
- IUDs (hormonal and non-hormonal)
- Contraceptive implants
- The patch, ring, and injection
- Barrier methods
- Guidance on permanent options when family planning is complete
Dr. Fan offers the full range of contraceptive methods and will help you find the one that fits your body and your life.
The best birth control isn't the newest or the most popular — it's the one that fits you.
When to see Dr. Fan
Come in to discuss contraception if:
- You want to start or change birth control
- Your current method has side effects or isn't working
- You want a long-acting, low-maintenance option
- You'd like to understand all your choices first
Your visit, step by step.
- Step 1
Discuss
Discuss your health, goals, and preferences.
- Step 2
Compare
Review method options and trade-offs.
- Step 3
Choose
Choose what fits.
- Step 4
Start
Start or schedule placement.
Contraception & Birth Control: your questions.
Ready to take the next step?
Call us or request an appointment online — we'll match you with the right visit type.