Posts Tagged ‘Women’s Health’
Keeping Abreast Of Your Health
Early detection and prompt treatment can turn a breast cancer sufferer into a breast cancer survivor. Various organizations, such as The American Cancer Society, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the US Preventative Task Force to name a few, have developed guidelines for how best to screen average-risk women for breast cancer based…
Read MoreWhat is Office Hysteroscopy?
Hysteroscopy has traditionally been performed
in a hospital operating room (OR) under general anesthesia but is increasingly being
performed in the office setting.
More Than Melons, Caring For Your Breasts
For the purpose of this article, we will be focusing on breast monitoring and evaluation, with a discussion of a few common breast related concerns that lead women to seek care. The minimum general consensus in the medical community, is having patients practice something called breast self-awareness.
Read MoreManagement of Heavy and Painful Periods
ave you ever had to leave work, or school, because period pain had you bending over or you were worried about saturating your clothes before you could make it to the bathroom? Or, even mild or bothersome pain associated with your period? Well, this article is for you friends!
Read MoreKalispell OBGYN Offers V-BACS
Dr. Jonas / Kalispell OBGYN Q: My first baby was born by Cesarean section. Is it safe to have my next child vaginally? 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…
Read MorePMS {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.
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