Posts Tagged ‘Kalispell OB/GYN’
A Complete Guide to Navigating Perimenopause
Perimenopause affects all women, yet many of us navigate it feeling isolated and uninformed. If these symptoms are affecting your quality of life, work
performance, or relationships, it’s time for a conversation.
Meet Shawn Shanahan: A Board-Certified Women’s Health NP, Sonographer, and Certified Menopause Expert
Shawn Shanahan, Advanced
Practice RN-Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Wholistic Health Educator, Certified Geriatric Care Professional, Certified Menopause
Practitioner.
Meet Marci Mangold, PA-C: Compassionate Women’s Healthcare Provider at Kalispell OB/GYN
Meet Marci Mangold, PA-C
Women caring for women — with compassion, experience, and heart.
With over 20 years of medical experience, Marci Mangold, PA-C, brings deep clinical expertise and personal empathy to her role at Kalispell OB/GYN. A Montana native, Marci is passionate about empowering women through all stages of life — from wellness exams and menopause management to infertility care and chronic condition treatment.
Read MoreBeyond Birth Control – Understanding Modern IUDs
We will dispel the most common myths surrounding IUDs and walk you through what actually happens during a consultation and insertion at our Kalispell OB/GYN clinic. Whether you’re considering an IUD for contraception or other medical benefits, understanding the facts can help you make an informed decision about your healthcare options.
Read MoreAre Your Pee Pipes Piddling?
by Shawn Shanahan, APRN-WHNP / Kalispell OB/GYN A leaky bladder is not a laughing matter, or is it? For one thing, laughing all too often leads to leakage. So does coughing, sneezing, exercising, or changing positions. Unprovoked bladder leakage may just incline one to stay home and become a recluse. Sometimes it feels like just…
Read MoreConsent & Condoms – Oh My!
Written by Austin Rusher, WHNP / Kalispell OB-GYN {Original Article posted 406 Woman } Being a girl is hard. Being a woman is also hard. Figuring out who we are, what we like, what we do not like, what our boundaries are etc. is an entire process that changes as we mature and grow as…
Read MoreTired of heavy periods? Uterine Ablation May Be The Answer
Written by Marci Mangold, PA-C / Original Article published: 406 Woman Magazine Do you dread that certain “time of the month?” Feel like you’re preparing for battle, stock-piling supplies before the bleeding starts, or maybe “Aunt Flo” just comes on a little too strong and is more than you can handle any longer? Be encouraged…
Read MoreMenopause
Written by Marci Mangold, PA-C Did you know that only half of women aged 50 continue to have intercourse, and by age 70, only 27 percent are sexually active? According to a study at Johns Hopkins, this is a natural effect of aging, and it is not surprising that the older we get the less…
Read MoreWhat is a Pessary?
Written by Shawn Shanahan,APRN-WHNP, Kalispell OB-GYN I am often asked, “Why didn’t anyone ever tell me about pessaries?” One patient remarked, “They really are a game changer.” A pessary is typically a silicone rubber reusable device that is worn in the vagina. They come in many styles, shapes, and sizes because women come in many…
Read MoreKeeping Abreast Of Your Health
Early detection and prompt treatment can turn a breast cancer sufferer into a breast cancer survivor. Various organizations, such as The American Cancer Society, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the US Preventative Task Force to name a few, have developed guidelines for how best to screen average-risk women for breast cancer based…
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