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Birth Control

NEXPLANON

Nexplanon is a birth control implant that lasts for up to 3 years,* and is over 99% effective.†

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NEXPLANON is the small, thin and flexible arm implant that provides up to 3 years of continuous birth control. 

Less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women who use NEXPLANON for 1 year.

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mirena

Mirena® is a hormone-releasing IUD that is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for as long as you want, for up to 5 years. Mirena can be used whether or not you have had a child. Mirena also treats heavy periods in women who choose intrauterine contraception.

skyla

Skyla is a type of intrauterine device, also known as an IUD. But what is that, exactly?

 

An IUD is a small, t-shaped device that’s placed in your uterus by your healthcare provider during a routine visit.

 

Getting an IUD is nonsurgical and typically takes just a few minutes. Once in place, it provides continuous, highly effective birth control.

paragard

PARAGARD is a “T” shaped device made of soft, flexible plastic and copper (176 mg of copper wire wrapped on the vertical stem of the“T” shaped frame, and a 68.7 mg copper collar on each horizontal arm).

PARAGARD is over 99% effective and completely hormone free. It helps prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years, but your healthcare professional can remove it at any time.

Yolanda Lagunas MD., P.A., F.A.C.O.G., El Paso, TX

Phone (appointments): 915-591-6559 | Fax: 915.590.4561

1724 Weston Brent Lane, El Paso, TX 79935 | United States

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