Family Planning and Birth Control Check out ASHA site for interactive selection guide for Birth Control Read – some details: http://choicelinkup.com/alpha-site-list.html http://abstinencethecondom.com/ FCHC provides health education to men and women of all ages so they can make responsible, informed decisions about sexual activity. If you are sexually active and don't want to be pregnant, use birth control so you can remain un-pregnant and disease-free. FCHC advocates responsibility - if you are not yet sexually active "think long and hard before you take the plunge". Ultimate Birth Control - http://www.ultimatebirthcontrol.com/ Minors are encouraged to discuss the choices with their parents or with an adult they trust. If you are interested in starting a birth control method or just want information, our staff can assist you! Birth control information is included with your clinical services for no additional fee. Talk to your clinician during your appointment to discuss birth control methods. Or you can schedule separately a Birth Control Options counseling. FCHC provides a variety of methods so you can start protecting yourself immediately. Birth control methods include: Birth Control Pills The NuvaRing® The Patch® IUD – Copper T and Mirena® IMPLANON® DMPA “DEPO” (“the shot”) Tubal Ligations Cycle Beads, Natural Cycle Rhythm, Condoms Diaphragms Plan B (Emergency Contraception) What to Expect during your IUD Placement? FCHC is pleased to be able to offer this contraception method effective for up to 10 years at a most very affordable price. The IUD (intrauterine device) is an ideal contraception method for women who do not wish hormonal methods of birth control or whose schedule and habits make daily oral or quarterly shot regimes problematic. It is the most cost effective contraceptive method since the one time insertion cost of the tiny t-shaped device provides family planning for up to 10 years. Though most women report no side effects, the most commonly reported are characterized as "nuisance" side effects of increased menstrual bleeding, cramping and backache during the initial adjustment period. Appointments for an IUD insertion ideally are scheduled between day 5 and 9 of your cycle (count the beginning of your cycle from the first day of your menstrual bleeding) for maximum comfort but can be inserted anytime. Though the actual placement of the IUD only takes a minute you should plan to be at the center for 1 hour for the appointment. A complementary 3 Month Re-Check Follow-up is included with your service. Options Health Education: Pregnancy, Birth Control or Abortion (Fee Schedule) Read – some details: http://choicelinkup.com/alpha-site-list.html Women are welcomed and caringly served by our exceptional and compassionate health educator staff. We can provide services in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Ukrainian, and Mongolian. Each patient is treated on an individual basis with non-judgmental counseling on all aspects of her gynecological health. Our Options services may include use of a guided journal workbook and support information and handouts to assist you in your decision making. Appointments are required and clinical services and lab services may be included. You should plan on being at the center for 45 minutes for your options appointment.