Women's Wellness Blog
Health Care Answers from the Health Professionals at Kalispell OB/GYN Associates.
What is the difference between ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer?
by Dr. Thomas deHoop – Kalispell OB/GYN Question: I had a pelvic ultrasound that showed an ovarian cyst. In 4 weeks, I will have another follow up ultrasound. What is the difference between ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer? Are they the same or two different topics? Answer: In a woman of reproductive age who has…
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Best Nutrition while Pregnant
At Kalispell OB/GYN, we believe it’s important for women to take care of their health by being stewards of their own bodies, especially while pregnant. Dr. Lavin encourages all of his patients to eat healthy choices instead of the convenient, yet not so good, fast food options. Eating healthy means helping manage your pregnancy symptoms…
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Self Care 101
The Office on Women’s Health is a dynamic website full of valuable information and resources regarding our favorite topic – WOMEN’S HEALTH! They have compiled a set of interviews of various women’s personal stories who are experiencing different health issues. Spotlight on Women’s Health, is a prominent feature in, Healthy Women Today, and reaches over…
Read MoreWhat happens during the menstrual cycle?
Menstruation doesn’t need to be a mystery. So let’s decode this mysterious feminine cycle and find out what’s really happening to our bodies during those 28 days. In the first half of the cycle, levels of estrogen (the “female hormone”) start to rise. Estrogen plays an important role in keeping you healthy, especially by helping…
Read MoreSugar Pills
by Dr. Thomas deHoop – Kalispell OB/GYN Question: I am currently on oral contraception and a friend of mine told me that I could avoid having my period by beginning a new packet of pills on the day that I would normally be starting “sugar pills” at the end of the pack. Is this true?…
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