Posts by Kalispell OB/GYN
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 MoreOsteoporosis
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. Women should understand their individual risks, talk to their practitioners about when screening is right for them, and learn about prevention and if needed, treatment of osteoporosis.
Read MoreHealth Literacy
It has been estimated that 9 out of 10 Americans do not grasp a full understanding of the information given to them during their health care visits. Health care is a partnership between patient and provider, and every effort should be made between the individual and the professional to make sure that there is understanding of the information conveyed to one another.
Read MoreThe Annual Manual
by Dr. Jenna Huff | Kalispell OB/GYN It wasn’t too long ago when women were getting Pap smears yearly and so the answer to “when was your last Pap?” was easy. But as Pap smear recommendations changed, first to every other year and then on to every 3-5 years, the answer seems to be a…
Read MoreDelivering Patient Care for a Lifetime
At Kalispell OB/GYN, we work hard every day to help promote and protectthehealth,safetyandqualityoflifeforallwomen. Allour providers are strong advocates for women’s health care. It is our mission to provide the best care for women in all stages of life through a professional and compassionate health model.
Read MoreFear Not Young Ladies! The In’s and Out’s of the First Gynecological Exam
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend a young woman’s first visit to the gynecologist sometime between the ages of 13 and 15 years, unless indicated sooner. This information may make any teenager reading this want to hide the magazine.
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