Women's Wellness Blog
Health Care Answers from the Health Professionals at Kalispell OB/GYN Associates.
Pap 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…
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150 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%…
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Tackle Menopause Like A Queen
Menopause, with the deple on in estrogen, is defined as the absence of menstrual periods for 12 months. The average age of menopause is 51, though changes in hormones or perimeno- pausal changes can begin several years prior to menopause.
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Infertility
In order to fully understand infertility, it is important to understand the definition of infertility, when to be evaluated and what tests are available for you. Read our latest blog post at KalispellOBGYN.com
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Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
by Thomas A. deHoop, MD Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) With the introduction of birth-control (contraception) in the early 1960’s, women have had the opportunity to control if, when and how many children they choose to conceive. Contraceptives have improved over the years, come in many varieties, and there are several ways to group them: hormonal or…
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Heart Disease in Women
By Kimberley Forthofer, ARNP KalispellOBGYN.com Coronary heart disease is the number one cause of death and disability for women in the United States. Coronary heart disease can lead to myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and sudden death. Approximately 1 in 3 women over the age of 65 will be affected by heart disease. Several…
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Healthy 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…
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Q: How do I choose the birth control method that is right for me?
By Kasey Patton, NP – Kalispell OB/GYN / 406 Magazine Excellent question! There are so many options available to choose from today that picking which method is best for you may seem a bit overwhelming. Let me help by breaking down the options based on how often each method requires your attention. Daily Oral…
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Kalispell OB/GYN offers V-Backs
A: That is a great question, and the answer is likely “yes.” Vaginal births after cesarean can be a wonderful option for most women. If you had your first baby by Cesarean section, you have two options for your next delivery. You may labor with the goal of having your baby vaginally. If you are…
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