Posts Tagged ‘birth control’
Consent & 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 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 MoreLong-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…
Read MoreQ: 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…
Read MoreSugar Pills
by Dr. Thomas deHoop – Kalispell OB/GYN Question: I am currently on oral contraception and a friend of mine told me that I could avoid having my period by beginning a new packet of pills on the day that I would normally be starting “sugar pills” at the end of the pack. Is this true?…
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