OB-GYNs offer the full range of contraception, with long-acting reversible methods like IUDs and implants among the most effective.
Choosing birth control is a personal decision balancing effectiveness, side effects, convenience, and cost. Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) - hormonal and copper IUDs and the arm implant - are the most effective reversible options and require no daily action once placed. Shorter-acting methods include the pill, patch, ring, and injection. Most insurance plans cover contraception at no cost under preventive benefits, but uninsured patients face a wide price range, and devices like IUDs carry an upfront cost that covers years of protection.
T-shaped device placed in the uterus; lasts 3-8 years depending on brand.
Hormone-free IUD effective up to 10-12 years.
Small rod placed under the skin of the upper arm; lasts up to 3 years.
Short-acting hormonal methods requiring regular use.
A Florida medical license lets a physician practice, but board certification is the signal that a doctor completed accredited residency training and passed rigorous exams in their specialty. Look for certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board that matches the care you need — and verify it yourself.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) ↗NIH — Office on Women’s Health ↗Choose a board-certified doctor — and verify it yourself:
ABMS — Certification Matters ↗ Look up any U.S. physician’s board certification across all 24 ABMS member specialty boards. Florida DOH — License Verification ↗ Confirm an active Florida license and review any disciplinary history. NPI Registry (CMS) ↗ Verify a provider’s national identifier and registered specialty taxonomy. Medicare Care Compare ↗ Compare clinicians, hospitals and facilities on quality measures.