Birth Control

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Telehealth appointments can be conducted via video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging. During the consultation, the healthcare provider will review the patient’s medical history, ask questions about their symptoms and concerns, and provide information about different birth control options. Before recommending, they may also request additional information, such as blood pressure readings or medical test results.

Birth control therapy refers to using medication or other methods to prevent pregnancy. There are various birth control methods, including hormonal and non-hormonal options.

Hormonal birth control methods use synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy. They can be taken as a pill, patch, ring, injection, or implant. These methods work by preventing ovulation, thickening the cervical mucus to make it harder for sperm to enter the uterus, and thinning the lining to make it less hospitable for a fertilized egg.

Non-hormonal birth control methods include barrier methods such as condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps, as well as intrauterine devices (IUDs), which can be hormonal or non-hormonal. Non-hormonal methods work by physically blocking or preventing sperm from reaching the egg. 

Discussing the different types of birth control with a healthcare provider is important to determine the best method for an individual’s needs and preferences. It is also important to remember that no birth control method is 100% effective and combining different methods can provide added protection.