with Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones
Being healthy is more than just your physical health. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones discuss all the aspects that contribute to women's health. You'll also get some great ideas how you can improve your health and the health of your families.
Latest Shows
I’m Easily Startled – Am I Normal?
Apr 8, 2021
A lot of things can make you jump: loud noises, people coming up behind you, thunder, the list goes on. Why do these things startle you but not others? Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says it's something you can develop, but it’s also something you can be born with. She talks about w ...
Finding Gray Hairs in My 20s – Am I Normal?
Mar 4, 2021
It can be a shock to find your first gray hairs on your head, especially if you’re only in your 20s. But women’s expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says a few gray hairs is perfectly normal, even for women in their late 20s and early 30s. However, stress, genetics and other factors can play a role. ...
New Research Shows Hormonal IUD Effective as Long-Term and Emergency Contraception
Feb 18, 2021
Research from the University of Utah and Planned Parenthood shows evidence that the hormonal intrauterine device or LNG-IUD is an effective option for both long-term and emergency contraception. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with Dr. David Turok and what his team’s research means for women and OB ...
New Research Shows Potential Negative Effects of COVID-19 on Pregnancy
Feb 11, 2021
For women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are concerns about what risks you and your baby may face if you become infected. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with Dr. Torri Metz to discuss her recently completed multi-center study ...
My Period Came Early – Am I Normal?
Feb 4, 2021
Your menstrual cycle started too early, too late. There's too much, too little—it's irregular. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones describes the conditions of a "normal" period, what's not normal, and when you may need to see a physician. ...
When Can I Stop Using Birth Control?
Jan 28, 2021
You’ve been good about family planning, You’ve had the children you want, when you want. You’ve always used birth control, but when can you stop? For most women, it is when they enter menopause, but some birth control methods can make it difficult to tell when you are menopausal. OBGYN Dr. Kir ...
How Long After a Miscarriage to Try Again?
Jan 14, 2021
Sadly, miscarriages do occur for expecting mothers, and many women commonly want to know how long they must wait before trying to get pregnant again. Women's health expert, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says the most common recommendation in the United States is three months. Learn what conditions can cau ...
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