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"Dr. Honkamp has been an amazing provider through all 3 of my pregnancies. Our last daughter was monitored extra and my delivery plan followed based on our diagnosis, which all the extra care was greatly appreciated. Dr. Honkamp and everyone involved have been amazing...
"In late December of 2022, I had my daughter. My husband and I were expecting a normal and calm birth like we've experienced in the past with our other children. This was a whole new experience and I can't thank Dr Meyer, the other doctor that was present, and all of...
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It is crucial to determine if you are pregnant as soon as medically possible, especially after having unprotected sex. Unprotected intercourse, or sex without a condom, refers to sexual activity in which there is no barrier method used to prevent pregnancy. The timing...
By. Connie Masak, APNP Gonorrhea is a highly contagious sexually transmitted bacterial infection. It is the 2nd most common STI in the US. Gonorrhea can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Gonorrhea bacteria can grow and multiply easily in the warm,...
By: Connie Masak, APNP Genital Warts are soft, fleshy, small growths on the skin caused by infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). They may be found around the vagina, the area around the anus, the penis, and on the scrotum. Causes: • STI caused by the human...
By: Connie Masak, APNP Chlamydia Trachomatis is a curable bacterial STI. It is the most frequently reported bacterial STI in the US. Chlamydia can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Also during vaginal childbirth. Chlamydia is known as a “silent”...
By: Connie Masak, APNP The initial outbreak of Herpes: • Symptoms of the initial outbreak are usually the most severe • Outbreaks become milder after the body has produced antibodies. After several years a person may experience fewer outbreaks or no outbreaks at all •...
By: Connie Masak, APNP Syphilis is an infection that is sexually transmitted. If untreated Syphilis can lead to cardiovascular complications, neurologic complications, and ulcerative lesions. Symptoms: Initial symptoms develop 2- 3 weeks after contact • Non-painful...
by Dr. Julie Meyer Pregnancy can be an exciting, yet overwhelming time. It is not uncommon for anxiety to accompany pregnancy and often peaks in the third trimester or after delivery. With anxiety, you may experience feelings such as nervousness, excessive worrying,...