Gynecologic Services
Preventive Care
Annual Wellness Exam
Your annual well-woman exam is the cornerstone of preventive women's health, combining physical exam, Pap smear, STI screening, and personalized health counseling.
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Family Planning
Contraception Counseling
With over a dozen contraceptive options available, finding the right fit depends on your health history, lifestyle, and family planning goals.
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Diagnostic
Colposcopy
A close examination of the cervix after an abnormal Pap smear or positive HPV test, allowing direct visualization and targeted biopsy when needed.
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Contraception
IUD Insertion & Removal
Preferred Gynecology offers IUD placement and removal in the office. Your provider will walk you through hormonal and copper (non-hormonal) IUD options and help you choose the right fit.
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Contraception
Nexplanon Insertion & Removal
Nexplanon is a small rod implanted in the upper arm, providing over 99% effective contraception for up to 3 years without daily attention.
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Preventive Care
Pap Smear
The Pap smear (Papanicolaou test) screens for cervical cancer and precancerous changes, one of the most effective cancer screening tools in medicine.
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Cervical Procedures
LEEP Procedure
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) removes abnormal cervical tissue identified on colposcopy biopsy, treating high-grade dysplasia (HSIL/CIN2-3) in a brief office procedure.
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Diagnostic
Endometrial Biopsy
An endometrial biopsy samples the uterine lining to evaluate abnormal uterine bleeding, postmenopausal bleeding, or endometrial thickening, ruling out or diagnosing endometrial cancer.
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Pelvic Health
Pelvic Floor Assessment
Pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain, affects millions of women. Our providers assess and treat these conditions with dignity and expertise.
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Menopause
Menopause Management
Perimenopause and menopause bring significant hormonal shifts. Our providers offer evidence-based symptom management, from hormone therapy to non-hormonal alternatives.
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Sexual Health
STI Screening & Treatment
Preferred Gynecology provides comprehensive sexually transmitted infection screening, treatment, and partner notification guidance, with a non-judgmental, confidential approach.
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Early Pregnancy
Early Pregnancy Confirmation
Preferred Gynecology confirms early pregnancy with an in-office ultrasound, talks with you about your proposed birth plan, and helps recommend an obstetrician for your ongoing pregnancy care. We limit our practice to gynecology and early pregnancy care and do not provide prenatal care or deliveries.
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Sexual Health
Vaginal Dryness & GSM
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause causes vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urinary urgency, highly treatable yet rarely discussed. Our providers address it directly.
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Pelvic Conditions
Ovarian Cyst Management
Most ovarian cysts are benign and resolve spontaneously. Preferred Gynecology evaluates cyst characteristics and monitors appropriately, intervening surgically only when necessary.
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Uterine Conditions
Uterine Fibroid Management
Uterine fibroids affect 70 to 80% of women by age 50, causing heavy bleeding, pressure, and pain. Preferred Gynecology offers comprehensive evaluation and management options.
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Pelvic Pain
Endometriosis Evaluation
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, causing pelvic pain, painful periods, and infertility. Average diagnosis takes 7 to 10 years. Preferred Gynecology takes pelvic pain seriously and evaluates thoroughly.
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Fertility & Pregnancy
Preconception Counseling
Planning for pregnancy starts before conception. Preferred Gynecology offers preconception counseling to review your health, your medications, and any risk factors before you try to conceive.
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Sexual Health
Sexual Health Counseling
Sexual health concerns, low libido, painful intercourse, difficulty with arousal, deserve direct evaluation and care. Preferred Gynecology provides compassionate sexual health assessment.
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Diagnostic
Office Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy allows direct visualization of the uterine cavity, diagnosing polyps, fibroids, septa, and other intrauterine pathology with a thin telescope placed through the cervix.
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Pelvic Health
Urinary Incontinence Treatment
Urinary leakage affects 1 in 3 women, yet most never seek treatment. Preferred Gynecology offers comprehensive evaluation and effective non-surgical and surgical treatment options.
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Procedural Care
In-Office Gynecologic Procedures
Many procedures that previously required a hospital or surgery center are now performed comfortably in the office at Preferred Gynecology, saving time and reducing cost.
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Vulvar Health
Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders
Lichen sclerosus, vulvodynia, vaginitis, and Bartholin cysts cause significant discomfort. Preferred Gynecology provides expert evaluation and management of vulvovaginal conditions.
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Pelvic Pain
Pelvic Pain Evaluation
Chronic pelvic pain affects 1 in 7 women, with multiple potential causes including endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, ovarian cysts, and interstitial cystitis. Preferred Gynecology evaluates thoroughly.
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Cervical Health
HPV Management
HPV is the most common STI, present in nearly all sexually active adults at some point. High-risk HPV strains require monitoring and treatment when cervical changes develop.
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Hormone Therapy
Menopause HRT Options: Pills, Patches, Pellets
The forms of menopause hormone therapy offered or discussed at Preferred Gynecology in Houston, how they differ in dosing and side effects, and how Dr. Swanson matches them to symptoms.
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Location-Based
Starting Menopause Hormone Therapy in Houston
What the first hormone therapy visit at Preferred Gynecology involves, the labs ordered, how a starting dose is chosen and when it is reviewed. One office at 5151 Katy Freeway.
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Expert Care
How to Judge Menopause Hormone Care in Houston
What separates careful menopause hormone care from a prescription mill: certification, individualized dosing, monitoring and honest expectations. How Preferred Gynecology approaches it.
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Financial Info
Menopause HRT Cost and Insurance Coverage
What affects the cost of menopause hormone therapy, how insurance coverage works, and cash-pay pricing for uninsured patients at Preferred Gynecology in Houston.
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Advanced HRT
Bioidentical Hormones: What BHRT Means
A plain explanation of bioidentical hormone therapy, the difference between FDA-approved products and compounded ones, and how Preferred Gynecology uses them in Houston.
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Screening & Follow-Up
Pap Smear & Colposcopy, 5151 Katy Freeway
Cervical cancer screening with Pap smear, HPV testing and in-office colposcopy at our Houston office, 5151 Katy Freeway, Suite 202. Call (713) 485-4302.
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Birth Control & Contraception
Birth Control Counseling: Choosing a Method
A counseling visit at 5151 Katy Freeway to compare contraception options, from pills and rings to IUDs and the implant, with honest answers on effectiveness and side effects.
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Pelvic Pain & Disorders
Pelvic Pain Care at 5151 Katy Freeway
Pelvic pain evaluation and endometriosis management at 5151 Katy Freeway, Houston: in-office exam and ultrasound, treatment options and referral when needed.
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Vaginal & Sexual Health
Vaginal Infections at 5151 Katy Freeway
Diagnosis and treatment of bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections and STIs at 5151 Katy Freeway, Houston, plus care for vaginal dryness and menopause-related changes.
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Local Care
Gynecologist in Houston, Texas
Gynecology care in Houston from Dr. Olga Swanson, board-certified OB/GYN, and Amanda Deering, PA-C, at 5151 Katy Freeway: exams, screening and in-office procedures.
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Patient Guide
New to Houston? How to Find a Gynecologist
For patients new to Houston: how to find a gynecologist, transfer records, check insurance, and what to expect at a first appointment with Dr. Swanson at Preferred Gynecology.
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Appointment Access
After-Hours Gynecology Requests in Houston
Request a gynecology appointment in Houston at any hour. Calls are answered around the clock, and our office follows up the next business day. When to go to the ER instead.
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Location
Gynecology Office at 5151 Katy Freeway
Preferred Gynecology is at 5151 Katy Freeway, Suite 202, Houston, TX 77007, on I-10 west of downtown between Shepherd Drive and Heights Boulevard. Hours, directions.
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Decision Guide
What Matters When Choosing a Gynecologist
The factors that actually matter in a gynecologist: ABOG certification, time to listen, continuity of care and clear communication. How Preferred Gynecology measures up.
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Contraception Guide
IUD Types Compared: Hormonal vs. Copper
Compare Mirena, Kyleena, Skyla, Liletta, and Paragard IUDs to understand which long-acting reversible contraceptive matches your lifestyle and health profile.
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Post-Procedure Care
IUD Insertion Aftercare & Follow-Up
Complete guide to post-insertion care, normal recovery symptoms, warning signs, and follow-up schedules to ensure your IUD placement supports your health and comfort.
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Contraceptive Options
Swapping an IUD: Same-Visit Replacement
When an IUD reaches the end of its life or you want a different type: how removal and insertion of a new IUD are done in one visit at Preferred Gynecology, Houston.
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Patient Safety
IUD Complications & Warning Signs
Learn to distinguish between normal IUD side effects and warning signs that require urgent medical evaluation, including infection, expulsion, perforation, and ectopic pregnancy risk.
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Contraception
IUD Removal Near Me in Houston
IUD removal at our Houston office, 5151 Katy Freeway, Suite 202, by Dr. Olga Swanson and Amanda Deering, PA-C. Call (713) 485-4302 or send an appointment request.
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Symptom Management
Painful IUD Removal: When to Seek Help
If your IUD causes pain or is difficult to remove, our Houston office evaluates it with an exam and in-office ultrasound and discusses removal options.
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Aftercare
IUD Removal Cramping & Recovery
Cramping and spotting are normal after IUD removal. Learn when symptoms are expected, when to seek care, and how to manage discomfort during recovery.
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Preconception
IUD Removal Before Pregnancy
Plan your pregnancy timeline: IUD removal at our Houston office, what to expect for fertility and ovulation, and how we help you find an obstetrician once you conceive.
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Access
Your IUD Removal Visit at 5151 Katy Freeway
What happens at an IUD removal visit at our Houston office: check-in, the removal itself, how long it takes, aftercare and how to request an appointment.
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Permanent Contraception
Tubal Ligation (Tubal Sterilization) Guide
Tubal ligation is permanent sterilization that blocks or seals the fallopian tubes. How it works, recovery, and how to ask our office whether it is right for you.
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Procedure Costs
Tubal Ligation Cost & Insurance Coverage
Tubal ligation costs vary by method, facility, and insurance coverage. Learn what to expect and how to estimate out-of-pocket expenses.
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Local Information
Tubal Ligation in Houston: Where It Is Done
Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure done in a hospital or surgery center. How Houston patients get evaluated, counseled and referred, and what Preferred Gynecology can help with.
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Provider Selection
Choosing a Tubal Ligation Surgeon
Choosing an experienced, board-certified gynecologic surgeon for tubal ligation matters for safety and outcomes. Learn which qualifications and questions matter most.
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Comparison
Tubal Ligation vs. IUD, Implant & More
Understand how tubal ligation compares to IUD, implant, hormonal contraception, and other methods so you can choose the right option for your family planning.
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Hormone Therapy
BioTE Pellet Therapy: How It Works Here
Dr. Swanson is a Biote Certified Provider. How subcutaneous hormone pellets work, the insertion visit, dosing intervals and who is a good candidate.
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Treatment Comparison
BioTE Pellets vs. Hormone Pills & Patches
Comparing BioTE pellets, oral hormones and patches for menopause: consistency, convenience, absorption and cost. Learn which delivery method fits your symptoms and lifestyle.
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Symptom Relief
BioTE Pellets for Hot Flashes
How pellet-based hormone therapy addresses hot flashes and night sweats, the realistic timeline for improvement and the follow-up schedule at Preferred Gynecology.
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Sexual Health
BioTE Pellets for Low Libido
Low libido and sexual discomfort in menopause are linked to falling estrogen and testosterone. Learn how BioTE pellets deliver both and what to expect from treatment.
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Insurance & Cost
What BioTE Pellets Cost in Houston
BioTE pellet therapy is often not covered by insurance. Learn what the cost includes, how to check your plan, and how to get Preferred Gynecology's cash-pay pricing.
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