Cascade Women's Health — Health Education
We value our ongoing relationships with our patients. One service we provide is educational information that is accessible when needed. Below you will find a list of topics with handout materials available for downloading.
Transitions to Menopause
Transitions to Menopause (Dr. Collins' PowerPoint presentation).
Period change at older age
See "Menopausal management below"
Menopausal Management
Hot flashes: Paced breathing
Kegel exercises
Managing vaginal dryness
North American Menopause Society: Guidelines on Hormone Therapy
See "Osteoporosis below"
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and Calcium Supplements
Preventing Osteoporosis and fractures
Osteoporosis prevention exercises
Exercises to maintain back posture
Back extension exercise
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Contraception Options
Birth control pills
Oral Contraceptives
Plan B: The Morning After Pill
Intrauterine Device
The Diaphragm
Managing Bleeding
Instructions for Cyclical Progesterone use -- controlling heavy flow
Instructions for progesterone use to make a period come
Iron Rich Foods
Menstrual cycle tracking chart
Procedure and Surgery After-Care
LEEP after-care
Skin biopsy care instructions
Endometrial Ablation Instructions
Instructions Post Operative Laparoscopic Surgery
Instructions Post Operative Hysteroscopy
Sonohysterogram
Management of Vaginal and Vulvar Infections and Discomfort
Other Information
Kegel exercises
Cervical cancer screening
Depression
Recommendations for a good night's sleep
Ovarian Reserve Testing
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