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Choosing between birth control options starts with honest, personalized medical guidance. Women’s contraception now ranges from daily pills to long-acting devices that work for years, and the right fit depends on your health history, plans for pregnancy, and comfort with hormones. Dr. Karen Toubi, an OB-GYN practicing in Beverly Hills, helps you compare each method so every decision is informed and every pregnancy is a planned one.
An IUD is a small T-shaped device placed in the uterus during a brief office visit. It gives long-term, reversible protection and comes in two main types: hormonal and copper.
Benefits include:
The contraceptive implant is a thin, flexible rod placed under the skin of the upper arm during a short office procedure. It releases a steady dose of hormone to prevent pregnancy for years at a time.
Benefits include:
Dr. Toubi’s Expertise:
Women’s contraception deserves the same careful attention as any other part of your health, and the right physician makes the difference.
Your first visit is a conversation, not a procedure. Dr. Toubi reviews your health history, cycle patterns, and lifestyle, then walks through how each method compares on effectiveness, duration, hormones, and cost. If an IUD is the right fit, on-site pelvic ultrasounds support precise placement, and insertion can be scheduled once your questions are answered.
Questions about IUDs, the implant, or switching methods are all welcome. Dr. Karen Toubi sees patients at 9720 Wilshire Blvd, Ste Lower Level, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, with office hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. To set up a contraception consultation, call (424) 479-1770 or contact the office online.
Effectiveness depends on the method. IUDs and the implant prevent pregnancy more than 99 percent of the time because nothing relies on daily use. The pill also works well, but typical use leaves room for missed doses, so real-world protection runs lower. During a visit, Dr. Toubi compares birth control options against your routine so the numbers work in your favor.
It depends on the device. Hormonal IUDs protect for roughly 3 to 8 years depending on the brand, while the copper IUD is approved for up to 10 years. Dr. Toubi records your insertion date and flags when replacement is due, and any IUD can be removed sooner if your plans change.
Pregnancy with an IUD is rare, happening to fewer than 1 in 100 users each year. When it does occur, the device has often slipped out of position, which is why Dr. Toubi confirms placement with ultrasound at insertion and follow-up visits. If a period stops unexpectedly or a test reads positive, see your provider promptly.
Costs vary widely, from low-priced generic pills to long-acting devices with a higher upfront price that pays off over years of use. Under the Affordable Care Act, most insurance plans cover FDA-approved contraception, including IUD and implant insertion, without out-of-pocket cost. Before you book with a birth control doctor in Beverly Hills, the office can verify your exact benefits.
No waiting period is required. Ovulation can restart within weeks of stopping the pill or having an IUD or implant removed, and conceiving right away is considered safe. Timing differs by method, though: the birth control shot can delay fertility for several months. Share your family plans with Dr. Toubi so removal fits your timeline.
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