IUDs & Other Contraceptives
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Help navigating contraceptive options to make an informed choice about the best method for you
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Counseling about the many benefits of various contraceptive methods that reach beyond pregnancy prevention
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Counseling about and insertion of long-acting reversible contraceptive methods, including intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive implants
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Contraceptive provision for patients with complex medical issues
At Tribeca Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine, patients receive gynecologic and contraceptive care tailored specifically to adolescent girls and young women.
As an adolescent and young adult gynecologic specialist, our doctors consider counseling about and provision of contraception to be an essential element of comprehensive care. As a specialized adolescent and young adult practice, Tribeca Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine is best suited to provide adolescent girls and young women with age-appropriate gynecologic and contraceptive care that can be tailored to their specific developmental stages. While there are numerous options for available and accessible contraception, decisions around timing and choice of method can be confusing and overwhelming.
Drs. Fridy, Myszko, and Hoang help patients make well-informed decisions about contraception. They provide counseling about the numerous benefits of various contraceptive methods, which often reach far beyond pregnancy prevention. For example, some contraceptives may be used to alleviate period cramps, manage premenstrual syndrome (PMS), regulate irregular and excessively heavy menstrual cycles, improve acne, and more. Our doctors’ expertise also allows them to prescribe suitable contraceptives for patients who have complex medical issues, those who have had negative experiences with contraceptives in the past, and those whose contraceptive needs may have changed over time.
Of note, all of the doctors at Tribeca Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine have specialized training in the insertion of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive implants. These long-acting reversible contraceptives are considered first-line1 contraceptives for young women and adolescent girls due to their safety, high efficacy rates, ease of use, long-acting nature and many other positive side effects. If this option is right for you, Drs. Fridy, Myszko, and Hoang can perform the simple insertion procedure in the warm, comfortable environment of our office.
Drs. Fridy, Myszko, and Hoang are committed to helping adolescent and young adult patients have positive and beneficial gynecologic and contraceptive experiences. As members of your personal care team, they will help you navigate these complex choices and confidently select the contraceptive method that is right for you.
1Long-acting reversible contraceptives, including IUDs and contraceptive implants, are considered first-line for adolescents by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.