Women's Wellness Blog
Health Care Answers from the Health Professionals at Kalispell OB/GYN Associates.
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
by Thomas A. deHoop, MD Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) With the introduction of birth-control (contraception) in the early 1960’s, women have had the opportunity to control if, when and how many children they choose to conceive. Contraceptives have improved over the years, come in many varieties, and there are several ways to group them: hormonal or…
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Heart Disease in Women
By Kimberley Forthofer, ARNP KalispellOBGYN.com Coronary heart disease is the number one cause of death and disability for women in the United States. Coronary heart disease can lead to myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and sudden death. Approximately 1 in 3 women over the age of 65 will be affected by heart disease. Several…
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Healthy Eating Simplified
Written by Kassandra Patton, WHNP – Kalispell OB/GYN Q: I know that I am supposed to eat right, but what exactly is a “healthy” diet? This is a question that I am asked quite frequently during routine annual exams. There are many components that factor into healthy eating habits. Protein Protein is essential for our…
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Q: How do I choose the birth control method that is right for me?
By Kasey Patton, NP – Kalispell OB/GYN / 406 Magazine Excellent question! There are so many options available to choose from today that picking which method is best for you may seem a bit overwhelming. Let me help by breaking down the options based on how often each method requires your attention. Daily Oral…
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Kalispell OB/GYN offers V-Backs
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 section, you have two options for your next delivery. You may labor with the goal of having your baby vaginally. If you are…
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VACCINATION IN PREGNANCY
Dr. deHoop / Kalispell OB/GYN Q: I am 36 weeks pregnant and my doctor recommended that I get the flu vaccine as well as the vaccine for pertussis (Tdap). I remember the recommendation of the flu vaccine with my previous child, but not the Tdap. Why are these vaccines important in pregnancy? A: This…
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Osteoporosis
Kalispell OB/GYN – Osteoporosis By Kimberley Forthofer, ARNP at Kalispell OB/GYN ** 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. One in two women over the age of fifty will break a bone due to decreased…
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Dragonboat Race
Amazing Gravity Shot of our office team from the Dragon Boat Races. Thank you to everyone who came out to support this amazing event!! Viva la Vulva!
Read MorePOLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)
Q: Is it normal to have abnormal periods? It depends. It is normal to occasionally miss a period or have a lighter or heavier period, however, if periods are less than 21 days or greater than 35 days apart or if there are prolonged periods or no periods for 3-6 months this is considered…
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