Women's Wellness Blog
Health Care Answers from the Health Professionals at Kalispell OB/GYN Associates.
Q: I am having a hysterectomy as I have a prolapsed uterus and want to know if it is wise to have my ovaries removed?
By Dr. Thomas deHoop / Kalispell OB/GYN A: The answer is dependent on a few factors such as age, family history, risk of heart disease and osteoporosis with age being the most significant. You have to balance the risks of removal (premature menopause) against therisks of leaving the ovaries in place. After ovarian removal, ovarian…
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Is it safe for me to continue to exercise in pregnancy?
By Dr. Thomas deHoop / Kalispell OB/GYN Q: I am a runner in the first trimester of my pregnancy. Is it safe for me to continue to exercise in pregnancy or should I stop or significantly modify my activity until after I deliver? A: That is a great and often asked question. Now, more than…
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What is HPV and why is it important?
Dr. Thomas deHoop – Kalispell OB/GYN Q: “I have teenagers (a son and a daughter) and I keep hearing about the Gardasil vaccine. Generally speaking I’m not a fan of every vaccine available so is this one mandatory to protect my children? What are the possible side effects and is it worth the risk?” Sincerely,…
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I need a hysterectomy. Should I ask my Doctor about robotic surgery?
Dr. Gwen Jonas – November 2013 To answer this question, let’s first review what exactly is entailed in your surgery, the methods by which it could be done and talk about the benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery. We will then cover how Robotic-assisted surgery allows some women to have Minimally Invasive Surgery who otherwise might…
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I have heard that I no longer need to get a Pap every year. Is that true?
Written by Dr. Jonas – Kalispell OB/GYN That is a great question! But before we jump into the answer, the most important thing to remember is that you still need to have a yearly exam. Your Pap smear constitutes a very small part of the annual health exam performed by your health care provider. And…
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The Importance of Calcium & Vitamin D
Adequate Calcium and vitamin D are necessary for bone health at any age. Bone is made up of calcium and protein. The skeleton is continually being renewed, a process by which old bone is removed and new bone is formed. This process requires an adequate calcium intake to maintain bone health over a lifetime. Individual…
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da Vinci® Surgical System
Thanks to a breakthrough surgical technology, there is a new category of minimally invasive surgery for which you may be a candidate. It is an effective, minimally invasive alternative to both open surgery and laparoscopy. Through the use of the da Vinci® Surgical System, Kalispell OB/GYN surgeons offer a minimally invasive option for complex…
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