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, Dr. Fridy considers 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.

Dr. Fridy helps her patients make well-informed decisions about contraception. She provides 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. Dr. Fridy’s expertise also allows her 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, Dr. Fridy has 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, Dr. Fridy can perform the simple insertion procedure in the warm, comfortable environment of her private office.

Dr. Fridy is committed to helping her adolescent and young adult patients have positive and beneficial gynecologic and contraceptive experiences. As your personal physician, Dr. Fridy 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.