Contraceptives
Contraceptives in Mexico
Contraceptives are methods used to prevent pregnancy. There are various options that include hormonal methods (pills, patches, injections, implants), intrauterine devices (IUDs), barrier methods, and permanent methods. At El Doctor there are 2,920 specialists who provide guidance on contraception in Mexico.
Contraceptive specialists
The professionals who most frequently advise on contraceptive methods are:
- Gynecologist -- 2,893 physicians
- OB/GYN -- 51 physicians
- Gynecologic Oncologist -- 6 physicians
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine -- 2 specialists
- General Surgeon -- 1 physician
Cities with the greatest availability
The cities with the most registered contraception specialists are: Monterrey (452), Guadalajara (170), Mexico City (149), Magdalena Contreras (107), and Puebla (99).
Average consultation cost
The average price of a consultation for contraceptive counseling is approximately $904 MXN, varying by city and clinic.
Importance of professional counseling
Every woman has different needs when it comes to contraception. A gynecologist can evaluate your medical history and lifestyle to recommend the most appropriate method, considering effectiveness, side effects, and personal preferences.
Source: El Doctor database (eldoctor.com.mx), March 2026. This information is for guidance only and does not replace professional medical consultation.
Data on 2,920 doctors who treat contraceptives
Specialties that treat contraceptives
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in contraceptives
Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez
Dr. Shelly Márquez
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Rodríguez
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Lesbros Pablo Huelsz
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Alvaro Takane Kimura
Frequently asked questions
What is contraceptives?
Contraceptives in Mexico
Which doctor treats contraceptives?
Contraceptives is usually treated by specialists in acupuncturist, general surgeon, gynecologist, general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, pulmonologist, otolaryngologist, pediatrician, psychologist, urologist, gynecologist-obstetrician and gynecologic surgeon, genital pathology and aesthetics specialist, gynecologic oncologist, gynecologic endoscopic and robotic surgeon, perinatologist, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, gastrointestinal endoscopy and bariatric surgeon, perinatal medicine specialist, gynecologic endocrinologist.