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Women's Health
 The
DeSoto County Health Department and the Florida Department of
Health's Office of Women's Health are working everyday to
increase the awareness of women's health issues. Our mission is
to ensure that all women and girls are healthier and have a
better sense of well-being.
 Women's
Health / GYN Clinic
Women's Health Services provide family planning, cancer and
sexually transmitted disease screenings, as well
as treatment for uncomplicated gynecologic problems through our
Primary Care Clinic. Also, Gynecologists are available for
further diagnostic testing in the event of any abnormal pap
smear. To make an appointment contact:
DeSoto County Health Department
34 South Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, Florida 34266
(863) 993-4601 |
 Family
Planning Our Family Planning Clinic provides testing,
counseling and family planning support. We offer a variety
of current methods of birth control, such as:
- Natural family planning
- Male and female condoms
- Diaphragm
- Vaginal Ring
- Birth Control Pills
- Intra-uterine devices (IUD)
- Depo Prover
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Confidential
Pregnancy Testing
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Emergency Contraception
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There's no charge for the contraceptive chosen,
only for the office visit. We also participate in the
Title X Program from female and male sterilization. This
in an income-based, federally-funded program.
What to expect at any age:
 Tweens
(9-12 years) During adolescence, your body
goes through man changes. You are becoming a woman.
This time in your life is called puberty. During
puberty you will notice changes such as new body hair, a
different body shap, and
getting your period. Learning about the exciting
changes going on with your body
will help you get through them, even if you are feeling unsure
of yourself. The first step is to get to know your
body. Realize that we are all different and unique.
Getting to know your body, and learning to love the woman you
are becoming, will do wonders for
your emotional health.
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 Teens
(13-19 years)
By now, you
have probably gotten your period and realized that a lot is
going on with your body. Now would be the time to take a
more in depth look at
your reproductive system. While you have become more
confident, and realized that all girls go through these
changes, you will need to be sure to practice good
hygeine. Practicing good hygiene and feeling confident
about your new body are great tools that boost your
self-esteem. As you get older, you will also realize
that you have different feelings about the opposite sex. You
may start thinking about dating and having a steady
boyfriend. While these are all natural thoughts and
feelings, you should get the
facts before you go any further.
Teens Medical Exams
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 Young
Women (20-39 years)
At
this point in your life, you have graduated from
childhood into adulthood. Adolescence is over. As
you go through the next years of your life, you
might begin dating and thinking about marriage.
Once you?ve settled into adulthood and get married,
you may begin to think about
family planning. It?s very important that
you continue to be physically active, as it is
during thee years that your metabolism starts to
slow, and health issues can start to arise. For
this reason, it is very important to start actively
maintaining your
health and well-being.
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 Middle-Age
Women (40-59 years)
You have just entered a new walk of
life with many changes. You are achieving career goals,
raising children and basically doing it all. As you
achieve your goals it is important to take time out for
yourself to
relax. Remember to complete the recommended
screenings, and make the appropriate lifestyle
adjustments to prevent the development of chronic
diseases. Prior to your body going through
menopause, be familiar with the symptoms and voice
any concerns you may have with your physician.
Middle- Age
Medical Exams:
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 Mature
Women (60+ years)
You are as young as you feel! The
important thing to remember when you are a mature woman
is that eating right and staying active keeps your
spirit and body well. Being active strengthens your
bones and helps prevent
osteoporosis and fractures. Live life well.
Mature Women
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 Pregnant
Women
When you decide to start a
family, you need to make sure that you consult your
physician regarding any changes you will need to make to
your
current lifestyle. There are many notions to
consider when you are
getting pregnant. If you think you are pregnant, it
is important to understand the
signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Caring for yourself
will be vital to your unborn child’s health. Proper diet
and exercise are essential to your
pregnancy wellness. It will not be hard, though, to
get excited about your bundle’s
development, and taking on the tender challenge of
labor and birth.
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For more info or to make an
appointment, contact:
DeSoto County Health Department
34 South Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, Florida 34266
(863) 993-4601
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