Millennium Pregnancy and Gynecology

What is an intrauterine device? — An intrauterine device (IUD) is a type of birth control. It is a small, T-shaped device that a doctor or nurse puts through your vagina and cervix into your uterus. These devices are made of flexible plastic and have 2 plastic strings similar to fishing line that hang out of the cervix. An IUD …

What is emergency contraception? — Emergency contraception is also called “the morning after pill,” or “plan B.” It is a way you can keep from getting pregnant if you recently had sex. A woman might use emergency contraception if: She forgot to take her birth control pills A condom broke or slipped off during sex She had sex without using …

What is hormonal birth control? — Hormonal birth control is any pill, injection, device, or treatment that uses hormones to prevent pregnancy in women. There are a few different kinds of hormonal birth control. Some contain the hormones estrogen and progestin. Others contain only progestin. All hormonal birth control methods are very effective. The methods differ in how easy they …

Here is some information for you regarding the birth control pill. As always if you have any questions please feel free to call Millennium Gynecology at 703-224-9999. How to Take Birth Control Start your first pack of pills on the first Sunday after your period begins. If your period begins on Sunday start your pills that day. Use a BACKUP …