Birth Control & Family Planning

At The Ob-Gyn Center in Las Vegas, we believe your reproductive health should reflect your goals, values, and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to prevent pregnancy, prepare for a baby, or explore your options, our birth control and family planning services provide guidance and care to help you make confident, informed decisions.

What Is Family Planning?

Family planning is about more than contraception—it’s about supporting your ability to decide if, when, and how you want to grow your family. Our providers can help you with:

• Choosing the right form of birth control
• Preconception counseling and fertility awareness
• Managing health conditions that may affect pregnancy
• Planning safe and healthy spacing between pregnancies

Whether you’re postponing pregnancy, preparing to conceive, or finished building your family, your OB/GYN in Las Vegas can help you take charge of your reproductive future.

Birth Control Options

There’s no one-size-fits-all method when it comes to contraception. Your provider will explain each option’s benefits, side effects, and effectiveness so you can choose what fits your needs best.

Hormonal methods:

• Pill: Taken daily; helps regulate cycles and reduce cramps
• Patch: Worn on the skin and changed weekly
• Vaginal ring (NuvaRing): Inserted monthly
• Injection (Depo-Provera): Given every 3 months

Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs):

• IUD: Hormonal or non-hormonal; lasts 3–10 years
• Implant (Nexplanon): Inserted under the skin; lasts up to 3 years

Barrier methods:

• Condoms: Also provide protection against STIs
• Diaphragm or cervical cap: Inserted before sex

Surgical options:

• Tubal ligation: Surgical procedure to block or cut fallopian tubes (can be permanent)
• Vasectomy: A permanent procedure for male partners (reversible in some cases)

Emergency contraception:

• Pills or a copper IUD can help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex

Choosing the Right Method

During your appointment, we’ll help you weigh several factors, such as:

• How long you want to prevent pregnancy
• Your cycle patterns and menstrual symptoms
• Your medical history and any health conditions
• Your comfort level with hormones or devices
• Whether STI protection is a priority

We’ll also review what to expect as your body adjusts and discuss potential side effects or risks for each method.

Planning for a Future Pregnancy

If you’re preparing to conceive soon—or even in the next few years—family planning can help you get ready for a healthy pregnancy. Preconception counseling may include:

• Reviewing medical history and current medications
• Managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or thyroid disorders
• Updating vaccinations
• Starting prenatal vitamins, especially folic acid
• Discussing lifestyle habits that support fertility

For those hoping to conceive naturally, we also provide education on fertility awareness and cycle tracking.

What If You’re Not Sure Yet?

It’s completely normal to feel uncertain about your reproductive plans. Family planning is flexible and can evolve with time. Our providers offer honest, judgment-free support to help you explore your options at your own pace.

When to Schedule a Visit

You should schedule a family planning appointment if you:

• Are starting or changing birth control
• Have a medical condition that could impact fertility
• Are ready to stop contraception to try for a baby
• Have questions about your cycle or fertility
• Experience side effects from your current method
• Want to explore permanent or long-term contraception

Our goal is to guide you through every option, providing clarity and confidence without pressure.

Take Charge of Your Reproductive Health

Birth control and family planning empower you to make choices that align with your health and your life goals. With compassionate care and professional guidance, we’re here to help you make decisions that work best for you—today and in the future.

Schedule your birth control or family planning consultation at The Ob-Gyn Center in Las Vegas today.
Call 702-978-8900 or book online to explore your options and create a plan that fits your needs.