Women's Wellness Blog
Health Care Answers from the Health Professionals at Kalispell OB/GYN Associates.
VACCINATION IN PREGNANCY
Dr. deHoop / Kalispell OB/GYN Q: I am 36 weeks pregnant and my doctor recommended that I get the flu vaccine as well as the vaccine for pertussis (Tdap). I remember the recommendation of the flu vaccine with my previous child, but not the Tdap. Why are these vaccines important in pregnancy? A: This…
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Osteoporosis
Kalispell OB/GYN – Osteoporosis By Kimberley Forthofer, ARNP at Kalispell OB/GYN ** 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. One in two women over the age of fifty will break a bone due to decreased…
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Dragonboat Race
Amazing Gravity Shot of our office team from the Dragon Boat Races. Thank you to everyone who came out to support this amazing event!! Viva la Vulva!
Read MorePOLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)
Q: Is it normal to have abnormal periods? It depends. It is normal to occasionally miss a period or have a lighter or heavier period, however, if periods are less than 21 days or greater than 35 days apart or if there are prolonged periods or no periods for 3-6 months this is considered…
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Q: I am having a hysterectomy as I have a prolapsed uterus and want to know if it is wise to have my ovaries removed?
By Dr. Thomas deHoop / Kalispell OB/GYN A: The answer is dependent on a few factors such as age, family history, risk of heart disease and osteoporosis with age being the most significant. You have to balance the risks of removal (premature menopause) against therisks of leaving the ovaries in place. After ovarian removal, ovarian…
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Is it safe for me to continue to exercise in pregnancy?
By Dr. Thomas deHoop / Kalispell OB/GYN Q: I am a runner in the first trimester of my pregnancy. Is it safe for me to continue to exercise in pregnancy or should I stop or significantly modify my activity until after I deliver? A: That is a great and often asked question. Now, more than…
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What is HPV and why is it important?
Dr. Thomas deHoop – Kalispell OB/GYN Q: “I have teenagers (a son and a daughter) and I keep hearing about the Gardasil vaccine. Generally speaking I’m not a fan of every vaccine available so is this one mandatory to protect my children? What are the possible side effects and is it worth the risk?” Sincerely,…
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I need a hysterectomy. Should I ask my Doctor about robotic surgery?
Dr. Gwen Jonas – November 2013 To answer this question, let’s first review what exactly is entailed in your surgery, the methods by which it could be done and talk about the benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery. We will then cover how Robotic-assisted surgery allows some women to have Minimally Invasive Surgery who otherwise might…
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I 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…
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