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Family Planning
is all about making decisions; when to have children, how many
children, how far apart in age. Dr. Torbati can help you make the
decisions that are right for you.
Benefits of Birth
Spacing
Using contraception
helps women plan their pregnancies and control the amount of time
between births. Planned pregnancy and birth spacing play important
roles in infant health. Research has shown that children born too
close together are more likely to be premature or small and
underweight. Premature or low-birth weight babies have a greater
chance of becoming sick; some even die as a result. Over the
years, research has shown that when families space the births of
their children two years apart, their children are more likely to
survive and be healthy. New research has shown that although
two-year spacing is good, a longer interval is best. The best
interval—when the risks for adverse health outcomes are lowest—are
referred to as the “optimal” birth spacing interval. Most research
indicates that the “optimal” interval for child and maternal
survival is three years or longer.
Undesired Pregnancy
We recognize the difficult decision
of a woman in dealing with undesired pregnancy. We support
your freedom of choice by providing medical (abortion pills) and
surgical treatments as requested.
Role of
Contraception
Contraception plays
an important role in family planning and birth spacing. Since the
introduction of the pill in 1960, the average number of children
born per woman in the United States has dropped from 3.5 to about
two. Effective contraceptive methods can help young women avoid
unplanned pregnancy and postpone childbirth. Contraceptive use
between pregnancies can help ensure proper spacing between babies.
And, for women who have reached their desired family size, birth
control can help prevent unplanned pregnancy in later years.
For more information on the Role of Contraception
click here.
Permanent Contraception
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ESSURE is an elegant office-based
method of blockage of the tubes through the cervix. This
procedure requires very light anesthesia,
and it does not cause any damage to tissues, and it will not
require any recovery.
Dr.
Torbati performs this procedure at the office as an
out-patient, and you will return to normal daily activities
the next day with out pain or any limitations.
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Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
which is performed under general anesthesia, is a type of tubal
ligation, Dr. Torbati works with a long metal tube inserted into
the abdomen through a tiny incision. This tube, or "laparoscope,"
has a tiny light and video camera at its tip. With its aid, Dr.
Torbati ties, cuts, burns, or clips the tubes closed.
Be certain you don't want any more children before you get a
tubal ligation. Even though the operation can be reversed, there
is no guarantee that you will be able to get pregnant again
afterwards.
Tubal ligation has no effect other than sterilization. You
will continue to have monthly periods, and your sex drive will be
unchanged.
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Filshie Clip
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Tubal Banding
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Tubal Burning
according to their needs.
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Temporary Contraception
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Birth
Control Pills "The pill" is
the common name for oral contraception.
There are two basic
types — combination pills and progestin-only pills. Both are made of
hormones like those made by a woman's ovaries. Combination pills
contain estrogen and progestin. Both types require a medical
evaluation and prescription. Both can prevent pregnancy.
Combination pills
usually work by preventing a woman's ovaries from releasing eggs
(ovulation). They also thicken the cervical mucus, which keeps
sperm from joining with an egg.
Progestin-only
pills usually work by thickening the cervical mucus. Less often,
they prevent ovulation.
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Mirena IUD
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Mirena
IUD contains a progesterone hormone and is good for about 5
years. Mirena is an older, frame Intrauterine Device (IUD).
The newer IUDs, like FibroPlant, and GynePlant don't have a
frame. Mirena, the hormonal IUD available in the U.S., is a
small, plastic, T-shaped device that also contains a
progestin hormone (52 mg levonorgestrel) in its frame. The
Mirena-LNg IUD appears to be even more effective at
preventing pregnancy than the copper IUD. Also, unlike other
IUDs, it may decrease the risk of pelvic inflammatory
disease (PID). Mirena is inserted into the uterus by a
medical professional, in a matter of minutes. Once in place,
it releases a very low dose of the hormone locally, for up
to 5 years.
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ParaGard®
IUD
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ParaGard®
Intrauterine Contraceptive (IUC) is a different kind of
birth control. But it's one of the most effective kinds
available. It's even more effective than the Pill. But,
unlike the Pill (and patch, ring, and shots), it's
hormone-free. So it's great for women who prefer not to use
hormones or can't for health reasons. It's also virtually
hassle-free. No more daily or weekly routines, just a simple
monthly self-check. So it's great for the busy woman who's
got a lot going on.
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Nuvaring - NuvaRing® is a different kind of birth control. The
comfortable, flexible contraceptive ring that is about two inches in
diameter is used to prevent pregnancy. You insert NuvaRing®
into your vagina just once a month. The muscles in
your vaginal wall will keep NuvaRing® in place for three weeks.
During that time, it will slowly release a low dose of hormones that
are needed to prevent pregnancy.
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Depo Provera is a hormone injection that lasts for 3
months to prevent pregnancy. The injection contains synthetic
progesterone and no estrogen. It is usually given in the arm
or rear, delivering a high level of progesterone into the
body. Depo Provera stops the ovaries from releasing eggs.
Depo Provera causes the cervical mucus to thicken and changes
the uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to enter or
survive in the uterus. These changes prevent fertilization.
Depo Provera is a very private
form of birth control because it cannot be seen on the body
and requires no home supplies. It does, however, require a
clinic appointment every 3 months. Depo Provera is 97-99.7%
effective as birth control. It does not protect against
reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS. There are
some serious health risks with Depo Provera, so be sure to get
all the facts in advance.
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