Your Comprehensive Guide on Choosing the right Birth Control

Are You Experiencing Side Effects From Your Birth Control?

 Some common birth control side effects include: 

• Spotting
• Weight gain
• Acne breakouts
• Heavy periods
• Breast tenderness
• Nausea
• Mood swings 

How Pharmacists Can Help Manage Birth Control Side Effects 👩‍⚕️

• Pharmacists are your uniquely positioned to be your medication experts! 💊
• Their comprehensive knowledge of the various kinds of birth control, allows them to effectively manage side effects and provide personalized advice, ensuring that you experience the least discomfort while achieving optimal contraceptive effectiveness ✅

The Different Kinds of Birth Control 

Pill

Contains estrogen and progestin and is taken daily. 

Patch 

A small adhesive patch that releases estrogen and progestin through the skin into the bloodstream that is replaced weekly.

Ring 

A flexible ring inserted into the vagina that releases estrogen and progestin. It is worn for three weeks and removed for one week.

Injection

A progestin-only shot given every three months. 

Implant 

A small, flexible rod inserted under the skin of the upper arm that releases progestin. It provides protection for up to three years. 

Pharmacists Prescribing for Birth Control 

Pharmacists can now prescribe for birth control! Book an appointment with your pharmacist if 

• You are experiencing side effects or are unhappy with your birth control 🤕
• You are forgetting to take your pills and would like another formulation 😮
• It’s time for a REFILL!! 🔃
• Going away on a trip and want to avoid having a period 🏝️

Book an Appointment! 🗓️

• Booking an appointment is FULLY covered by your MCP! ✅
• You do not need to wait for a doctor’s appointment. You can have a chat with Dr. Stephanie or Dr. Brooke if you have any questions or concerns about birth control. 👩‍⚕️💬
• Your appointment can be on the phone 📞, virtual through a video chat 💻 or you can come on in to have an in-person appointment🚶‍♀️
• You do not need to be a patient at this pharmacy and if you are not in the area we can send your prescription to wherever you are 👩‍💻

Check out our latest video post on this topic, from Dr. Stephanie.

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