Family planning specialists at Johns Hopkins Bayview are committed to providing high-quality, personalized care for women. They believe every woman should have access to a wide range of family planning options and an individualized consultation to help her make these decisions. In recognizing the importance of reproductive and sexual health at all stages of a woman's life, specialists at the Medical Center offer services for women from adolescence to menopause. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 410-550-9840.
Birth Control A full range of birth control options are available, including: - Hormonal contraception
- Oral contraceptive pills
- Contraceptive patch
- Contraceptive vaginal ring
- Non-hormonal contraception
- Diaphragms
- Spermicides
- Intrauterine contraception (IUDs)
- Emergency contraception
- Sterilization
- Tubal ligation
- Hysteroscopic sterilization (Essure®)
- Contraceptive consultations for women with complicated medical problems
What birth control method is right for you? Click here for an online tool from the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) that may answer some of your questions about birth control.
Reproductive Health Treatment (surgical and non-surgical) for a wide range of reproductive and sexual health conditions also are available, including: - Vaginitis and abnormal vaginal discharge
- Vulvodynia and other vulvar pain syndromes
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Abnormal pap smears
- Menopause and perimenopause
- Sexual dysfunction
Research Studies In working to improve access to effective contraception, several research studies on new and current contraceptive methods are ongoing at Johns Hopkins Bayview. Study participants generally receive study-related medical care and compensation for time and travel. Click here to view all current ongoing research studies. To learn more or participate a research study, please call 410-550-3060 or e-mail whrap@jhmi.edu. | 
