Care at Tempe Primary Care is led by experienced providers, including Frank Rosenberg, FNP-C, who has worked in healthcare since 1993 in emergency medicine, trauma care, and primary care. The practice also collaborates with Laura Wade, MD, who has a special interest in women’s health, helping support well-rounded reproductive care.
Why Birth Control Choice Matters
Birth control is often associated with pregnancy prevention, but many women use it for other health reasons. Hormonal contraception can help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce heavy bleeding, and manage hormone-related symptoms.
Your daily routine, medical history, and long-term plans all influence which option makes the most sense. Some women want something simple they can take daily, while others prefer longer-term protection that requires little maintenance.
Hormonal Birth Control Options
Hormonal birth control uses synthetic hormones to prevent ovulation or change how sperm moves through the reproductive system.
Common hormonal methods include:
- Birth control pills: Taken daily and widely used for pregnancy prevention and cycle regulation.
- Hormonal patches: Worn on the skin and replaced weekly.
- Vaginal rings: Inserted monthly and removed on a regular schedule.
- Contraceptive injections: Given every three months for longer-lasting protection.
- Hormonal IUDs: Small devices placed in the uterus that release hormones over several years to prevent pregnancy.
Each method works differently, so it helps to discuss side effects, convenience, and health history with your provider.
Non-Hormonal Birth Control Options
Women who prefer to avoid hormones still have effective choices.
The copper IUD is a long-term, hormone-free option placed in the uterus by a trained provider. It works by preventing sperm from reaching and fertilizing an egg and can remain effective for several years.
Condoms are also widely used and provide protection against sexually transmitted infections. Other barrier methods and fertility awareness tracking may be options depending on your goals and comfort level.
Women’s Health Care in Tempe and Chandler
Birth control decisions are personal, and clear guidance can make the process easier. Tempe Primary Care supports women throughout Tempe and Chandler with thoughtful reproductive health care.
Call 602-283-0080 to schedule a visit with Tempe Primary Care and discuss birth control options that work for your body and lifestyle.
