Contraception

Choosing the right birth control is an important part of your overall health and lifestyle planning. At Bloom Women’s Health in Corona Del Mar, California, board-certified providers Daisy Pyatt, MD, and Rose Bourdeau, MD, offer contraception counseling to help you find the option that best fits your needs, goals, and preferences. Whether you’re seeking reliable pregnancy prevention, cycle regulation, or hormone management, the team can help guide you. To learn more, please call the office or contact the team online to request a consultation.

What is contraception?

Contraception, or birth control, refers to methods used to prevent pregnancy. Today’s options go far beyond pills — they include a wide range of hormonal and non-hormonal methods designed to fit each woman’s body, lifestyle, and reproductive goals.

Some forms of contraception also offer additional benefits such as lighter periods, reduced cramping, improved acne, or management of conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis.

The providers at Bloom Women’s Health take the time to review the benefits, side effects, and long-term implications of each option, so you can make informed, confident choices about your care.

What contraception options are available?

Bloom Women’s Health offers a full spectrum of birth control methods, from short-term options to long-acting and reversible solutions. Your provider will help you select what’s best based on your age, health history, and family planning goals.

Hormonal birth control

Includes pills, patches, vaginal rings, and injections. These methods regulate hormones to prevent ovulation and can also improve menstrual regularity, as well as reduce period-related discomfort.

Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive implants provide reliable, maintenance-free protection for three to ten years, depending on the type. They’re an excellent choice for women who want convenience and long-term effectiveness.

Non-hormonal methods

For those who prefer to avoid hormones, copper IUDs and barrier methods such as condoms or diaphragms offer effective alternatives without affecting natural hormone cycles.

Permanent contraception

For women who are certain they don’t want future pregnancies, surgical sterilization procedures may be discussed or coordinated with trusted specialists.

Emergency contraception

Bloom also provides counseling and prescriptions for emergency contraception when needed, helping prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure.

Cycle tracking and fertility awareness

Patients interested in natural family planning can receive education on fertility awareness methods and menstrual cycle monitoring to better understand their reproductive health.

When should someone discuss contraception with a provider?

You can discuss birth control at any time — whether you’re starting a new relationship, planning for the future, managing menstrual symptoms, or transitioning off a previous method. Regular check-ins ensure your contraception continues to fit your health needs, lifestyle, and reproductive goals.

If you experience side effects like irregular bleeding, mood changes, or discomfort with your current method, the Bloom team can help you explore safer, more comfortable alternatives.

The Bloom Women’s Health team provides thoughtful, one-on-one consultations in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Their approach goes beyond prescribing birth control — it’s about helping women understand their bodies, maintain balance, and take control of their reproductive health with confidence.

Discover the best birth control option for your body and lifestyle. Call Bloom Women's Health by phone or online to learn more.