Telling Mamí about My IUD

Michelle’s Mexican family never talked about sex. When she began thinking about birth control before heading to college she was on her own to make some really important decisions. And OBGYN Dr. Erica Montes offers tips for discussing family planning and avoiding misinformation about contraceptive methods.

Our expert this week is Dr. Erica Montes, an OBGYN based in Arizona. You can learn more about her work here. To learn more about IUDs and other forms of birth control, she recommends this resource. If you loved this episode, listen to Not Your Mamí's Sex Ed and Doctor's Mom Won't Listen to Medical Advice.