Posts Tagged ‘young adult’
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 MoreWhat is the difference between ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer?
by Dr. Thomas deHoop – Kalispell OB/GYN Question: I had a pelvic ultrasound that showed an ovarian cyst. In 4 weeks, I will have another follow up ultrasound. What is the difference between ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer? Are they the same or two different topics? Answer: In a woman of reproductive age who has…
Read MoreWhat happens during the menstrual cycle?
Menstruation doesn’t need to be a mystery. So let’s decode this mysterious feminine cycle and find out what’s really happening to our bodies during those 28 days. In the first half of the cycle, levels of estrogen (the “female hormone”) start to rise. Estrogen plays an important role in keeping you healthy, especially by helping…
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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