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Womens Health

A happy and healthy body is  essential to creating a healthy mind and happy life. That's why we cover all the fundamentals of personal health for both Men and Women, unlike many other Wellness Clinics or Med Spas. 

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Birth Control Pills

Birth control pills (the pill) are a traditional daily contraceptive pill that releases hormones to prevent your ovaries from releasing an egg. They are 99% effective if you follow the schedule perfectly. These are not ideal for women over 35 who smoke or have a history of blood clots or certain cancers. Possible side effects patients may experience are nausea, breast tenderness, irregular spotting, weight gain, or headaches.

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Birth Control Injections

Birth control injections (Depo-Provera) are progestin hormone injections given by a doctor. They are 99% effective if patients get their shots on time, otherwise effectiveness drops to around 94%. Possible side effects are irregular periods, increased spotting or bleeding, weight gain, and breast tenderness, among others.

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Birth Control Patches

Birth control patches are transdermal patches that release progestin or estrogen through your skin to prevent pregnancy. These are 99% effective if you follow the plan of three weeks of use, then skipping a week. If you’re over 35, pregnant, weigh more than 198 pounds, have a history of blood clots, or certain cancers, these are not recommended. Some possible sides effects are skin rashes or redness around the patch, headaches, nausea, and breast tenderness, among others. Traditional daily contraceptive pills (the pill).

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Birth Control Options for Any Age:​ 

  • Different Types of Birth Control

  • Birth Control for all Age Groups

  • Birth Control for Women in their 20’s

  • Birth Control for Women in their 30’s

  • Birth Control for Women over 40

 

To match you with the right solution, discuss your birth control needs with your Icon / HippoMed Provider so you decide how to not only protect yourself from unwanted pregnancy, but also from sexually transmitted diseases. Our team will help you chose the birth control solution that is right for you. Whether you need a traditional contraceptive pill, IUD or an other solution, we offer several alternatives.

 

All of the birth control options prescribed by our office are easily obtainable anywhere  in the Dallas area with your prescription.

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