Lake Obstetrics & Gynecology, LLC

NEXPLANON

Etonogestrel Implant

NEXPLANON is the small, thin and flexible arm implant that provides up to 3 years of continuous birth control. It's placed discreetly under the skin of your inner, upper arm by your health care provider and can be performed in-office. It's completely reversible and can be removed by your health care provider at any time during the 3-year period. 

Essure

Permanent Birth Control

Essure ​is a permanent birth control method that works with your body to prevent pregnancy. Ensure is surgery-free, hormone-free, worry-free, non-reversible and clinically proven to be effective.

Liletta

Intrauterine Device (IUD)

Liletta is an IUD that is proven to be effective at preventing pregnancy for up to three years. The procedure is quick and done in-office, meaning no downtime is needed. Completely reversible, you choose if you want it removed before the three year mark or before. Liletta is a small, T-shaped device made of flexible plastic and contains a progestin hormone called levonorgestrel. It does not contain estrogen and does not require a certain BMI level to be effective.

Skyla

Intrauterine Device (IUD)

Skyla releases small amounts of a progestin hormone locally into your uterus at a slow and continuous rate. It is estrogen-free and works continuously for up to 3 years. Because Skyla is in your uterus, not your vagina, you shouldn't be able to feel it and you can still use tampons. No need to stop life to take a daily pill, Skyla could be the answer for you. 

Mirena

Intrauterine Device (IUD)

See more children in your future but aren’t ready yet? Or maybe your family is just the right size but you’re not ready for permanent birth control. Mirena is low maintenance and highly effective. It is proven to last up to five years and is reversible at any time you choose. Mirena is estrogen-free, delivering small amounts of progestin locally into your uterus and is the only IUD to be FDA-approved to treat heavy periods. 

PARAGARD

Intrauterine Device (IUD)

PARAGARD is over 99% effective and 100% hormone free. PARAGARD is a copper-releasing device that is placed in your uterus to prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years, but you can choose to have it removed at any time. It can be used whether or not you have already had a child, and if you choose, you can try to get pregnant the same day PARAGARD is removed.