Family Planning
Starting a family can be one of the most joyous decisions of someone’s life. Having the ability to choose when and how, as well as maintaining proper sexual health throughout adulthood, is an important part of any health plan. Juan A. Alas, MD, in La Habra, California, takes great care to provide family planning services to his patients, including options for low-income families and individuals. Call or go online today to schedule your first appointment.
Juan A. Alas, MD
Family Medicine located in La Habra, CA
Family Planning Q & A
What is family planning?
Using condoms during intercourse can protect you from getting many STDs. When you’ll be engaging in sexual intercourse with a new partner, discussing your STD status and that of your partner is a responsible step to take to ensure the safety of all involved.
When it comes to starting a family, timing is important. Having the choice of when and how we want to bring a family into the world can help us lead healthier and happier lives.
Family planning is a branch of health care that involves ensuring sexual and reproductive health and gives patients the means to decide when, how, and how many children they want to have. Once a person reaches the age where pregnancy and reproduction are possible, making mindful choices regarding sexual health becomes important.
What services are part of family planning care?
Family planning encompasses several important aspects of sexual and reproductive health and wellness. Before one is ready to have a family, the use of birth control can prevent unwanted pregnancies. Several birth control options are available, including:
- Condoms
- Birth control pills
- Birth control implants like an IUD
- Birth control patches
Selecting the right one for your needs can help you take control of your sexual health and put you in charge of deciding when you want to start a family.
If you are sexually active, it’s important to check yourself for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) through regular STD testing. Pregnancy testing is also an integral part of family planning medicine. Dr. Juan A. Alas provides all of these services in a discreet, caring environment, helping you find the right plan of care for your needs.
How can I protect myself from STDs?
If you are sexually active, practicing safe sex can significantly reduce your risk of contracting or spreading an STD. Getting tested regularly is an important first step, helping to protect yourself and others.
Using condoms during intercourse can protect you from getting many STDs. When you’ll be engaging in sexual intercourse with a new partner, discussing your STD status and that of your partner is a responsible step to take to ensure the safety of all involved.
What options are available for low-income families?
When all members of the public have access to family planning services it leads to a happier and healthier society. In this way, Dr. Juan A. Alas is happy to welcome patients who qualify for Family PACT coverage. Through this state-sponsored program, birth control, STD testing, pregnancy testing, and family planning procedures are provided free of charge.
Don’t wait. Call or go online today to schedule your first appointment to learn how you can take charge of your sexual and reproductive health.
