Walk-in Contraception Clinic

The OB/GYN clinic is committed to providing timely care that optimizes health outcomes for all beneficiaries and medical readiness for Active-Duty patients. Our walk-in contraception clinic is held Mondays and Thursdays at NMCSD. Full scope contraceptive care is offered at these visits, ranging from medication refills for all available short acting contraceptives and placement or removal of long-acting contraceptives (both intrauterine devices and Nexplanons).
 
Many patients have concerns about the amount of pain they may have with the placement of an intrauterine device (IUD). While many women have mild to moderate pain with placement that is successfully managed with anti-inflammatory medications before or after the procedure, the experience for each patient is different. The care team at the OB/GYN clinic understands these concerns. Prior to the placement of an IUD, the various options for pain management during the placement of an IUD are discussed with each patient. These options range from pre or post-procedure anti-inflammatory medications, anti-anxiety medication prior to placement, and a local anesthetic block prior to IUD placement. The risks, benefits, and limitations of these options will be discussed at the walk-in visit. To be eligible for anxiety medications, patients must have somebody available to drive them home after the procedure as the medication makes it unsafe for the patient to drive.