The Gabrielson Clinic for Women
Proud to Partner with:
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics
Services

Customized Contraception

Personal Prevention

The Gabrielson Clinic for Women offers a variety of both reversible and permanent birth control options.

Hormonal Contraception Methods

Hormonal contraception options work with your body's endocrine system and prevent eggs from being released from the ovaries, thicken the cervical mucus, and thin the uterus lining to help prevent unwanted pregnancies. We offer the following three hormonal birth control methods:Oral Contraceptive Medications

Barrier Contraception Methods

Barrier method birth control options are those that are only used during sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy or the transmission of sexual diseases.

  • Spermicide
  • Condoms

Long-Term Reversible Birth Control

We offer the following intrauterine devices (IUD) and implantation devices that are up to 99% effective and can last from 3 - 10 years, depending on the device preferred. These small inserts are reversible and provide a worry-free solution to long-term birth control. They can be removed at any time the patient wishes with a providers assistance.

  • NEXPLANON®: A hormone-replacing implant placed under the skin. Effective for up to 3 years.
  • Mirena®: A progestin-containing IUD implant that is effective for up to 5 years.
  • PARAGARD: A copper IUD that is effective for up to 10 years.
  • Skyla®: A progestin-containing IUD implant that is effective for up to 3 years.
  • Kyleena®: A hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 5 years.
  • Liletta®: A hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 4 years.

These may also be used as an emergency contraception solution within 5 days of having unprotected sex.

Permanent Birth Control

If your family planning is complete and you’re looking for a simple and permanent birth control solution, we offer tubal ligation!

Tubal Ligation

We offer laparoscopic tubal ligation in which we make small incisions and block a woman’s fallopian tubes, preventing pregnancy. While this procedure could be reversed, it is usually not very successful.

Vasectomy

While The Gabrielson Clinic specializes in women's health, we partner with Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics to offer vasectomies to families seeking permanent birth control. For more information, please visit the Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics Urology Services page, or contact us and we can connect you to the Urology services team. 

Not sure which contraception solution is right for you? Schedule a contraception consultation today.

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