Women's Wellness Blog

Health Care Answers from the Health Professionals at Kalispell OB/GYN Associates.

Montana To Palau

By Kalispell OB/GYN | Dec 11, 2019

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Ralph Waldo Emerson The above quote from Emerson is likely not hanging on any walls or gracing the inside covers of many…

Kalispell OBGYN Offers V-BACS

By Kalispell OB/GYN | Oct 21, 2019

Dr. Jonas / Kalispell OBGYN Q: My first baby was born by Cesarean section. Is it safe to have my next child vaginally? A: That is a great question, and the answer is likely “yes.” Vaginal births after cesarean can be a wonderful option for most women. If you had your first baby by Cesarean…

The Benefits of Teaching

By Kalispell OB/GYN | Aug 29, 2019

The real reason doctors teach has to do with the obligation we feel to teach the future doctors the same way we were taught. To take care of our patients in the best way possible.

PMS {Premenstrual Syndrome}

By Kalispell OB/GYN | Jul 30, 2019

By Kimberley Forthofer, ARNP – Kalispell OB/GYN PMS…..It’s expected, but that doesn’t make it any more tolerable.  In fact, this may very well make it worse as you live in fear of the two weeks out of the month you will not be yourself, which you know will impact your work, your relationships, and most…

Infertility

By Kalispell OB/GYN | Jul 18, 2019

By Alisha Pinkerton, PA-C  | Kalispell OB/GYN Each year many couples try to conceive and most are successful within the first year; however, approximately 10 – 15% of couples will struggle with infertility.  In order to fully understand infertility, it is important to understand the definition of infertility, when to be evaluated and what tests…

Menstrual Migraines

By Kalispell OB/GYN | Jul 18, 2019

Few women look forward to their period (menses) as it is both physically and mentally demanding. Imagine your period along with a suffering migraine.

Stressed About Social Media

By Kalispell OB/GYN | Oct 16, 2018

What impact does Social Media usage have on overall health? How does it impact our feelings about ourselves? Our relationships with others? The answer may surprise you!

Choosing The Right Birth Control To Fit Your Needs

By Kalispell OB/GYN | Jun 22, 2018

There are so many birth control options available to choose from today that picking which method is best for you may seem a bit overwhelming. We can help by breaking down the options based on how often each method requires your attention. Working with your provider, we can find the best birth control to fit your lifestyle.

Osteoporosis

By Kalispell OB/GYN | Apr 17, 2018

Osteoporosis literally means porous bones. Following menopause, women are at increased risk for development of osteoporosis due to the sharp decline in estrogen levels during this transition. Women should understand their individual risks, talk to their practitioners about when screening is right for them, and learn about prevention and if needed, treatment of osteoporosis.