Posts Tagged ‘Women’s Health’
PMS {Premenstrual Syndrome}
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…
Read MoreInfertility
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…
Read MoreMenstrual Migraines
Few women look forward to their period (menses) as it is both physically and mentally demanding. Imagine your period along with a suffering migraine.
Read MoreStressed About Social Media
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!
Read MoreChoosing The Right Birth Control To Fit Your Needs
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.
Read MorePap Smear Guidelines
by Kassandra Patton, WHNP / Kalispell OB/GYN When you schedule your annual well-woman exam, you may be surprised to find that your visit does not always include a Pap smear. Current recommendations on this once yearly screening have changed much over the past 5 years. But first, let’s start with the basics: What Exactly is…
Read More150 Minutes For Your Health
Kimberley Forthofer, ARNP – Kalispell OB/GYN Obesity Rates Are Increasing According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) position statement and the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans most healthy adults should engage in 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week. Approximately 35% of the United States population is considered obese with nearly 70%…
Read MoreHealthy 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…
Read MoreI 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…
Read MoreThe 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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