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Hormonal contraception is an ideal solution for many women seeking birth control that fits with their lifestyle needs. When it comes to choosing the best birth control, there are many options now available to select from. However by understanding the basics of hormonal contraception, it is possible to decide whether or not this is the…

The decision to receive tubal implant sterilization is a major choice that should be made after lengthy introspection. This permanent procedure prevents pregnancy in women after the fallopian tubes receive implants to prevent pregnancy. What is tubal implant sterilization? Tubal implant sterilization describes a procedure where a spring is placed in each fallopian tube in…

According to studies, only 15.5% of women around the world use intra uterine devics (IUDs) which are a form of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Other types of long-acting reversible contraception include contraceptive injections and subdermal implants. All of these options are meant to provide contraception for an extended period of time. This eliminates the cost…

Women of all ages who are faced with an unwanted pregnancy may be wondering if medical abortion is the right choice. However when making a decision, it is helpful to have an understanding of exactly what medical abortion entails. With a comprehensive understanding of the procedure, it is easier to make an informed and appropriate…

Abortion can be a sensitive topic among families and within communities. Many people have differing opinions on a woman’s right to choose whether or not to carry a pregnancy to term. In order to avoid unwanted intrusion into private matters, it is best to find a confidential abortion clinic. At a confidential abortion clinic, a…

The abortion pill is an available pregnancy termination option for women ages 18 years of age and older, as well as for young adults with parental consent. The clinical name for the pill is Mifepristone (RU-486), and it can be taken up to 9 weeks into the pregnancy. Once the fetus reaches 63 days of…

Discovering a pregnancy late in development can occur for many reasons. Some women have irregular periods, which cause them to overlook a missed period as inconsequential. Other women have a high level of stress and may miss one to three periods before noticing other changes such as an increase in breast size and nausea, which…

Abortion clinics are available to provide a number of options to women seeking alternatives. Even though they’re often seen as offering only one type of service, they actually serve as a vital resource for the community. Everybody’s personal situation is unique and each person has different questions and concerns related to family planning, pregnancy, and…

At Metropolitan Family Planning we’re delighted to introduce our new website. You will immediately see a cleaner, warmer design with countless visual improvements, including a different size and style of font and improved layout. We also added expanded navigation to make it easier to find content in the site. Other changes, include: A responsive element…

Definition of a Minor: In Maryland, a minor is anyone under the age of 18 years who is not married or the parent of a child. Maryland’s Parental Notification for Abortion Law (Article 20-103 of the Maryland Annotated Code) Maryland law requires that one parent or guardian be notified before a minor has an abortion….