Dr. Jon Ahlstrom
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Logan, UT
32 years experience male
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Logan, UT
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Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Jon W Ahlstrom MD, PC
Logan, UT
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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215 Answers
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
See your doctor: See your doctor to address the leaking problem. Urine will smell bad.
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
It may help: Bleeding during intercourse may come from the uterus, cervix or vagina. An endometrial ablation should help if the bleeding is from your uterus.
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
It may help: Bleeding during intercourse may come from the uterus, cervix or vagina. An endometrial ablation should help if the bleeding is from your uterus.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Won't affect weight: Endometrial ablation will not affect your weight. It also does not affect your hormones.
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A female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
High Risk care: You will need your obstetrician to review your pregnancy and medical conditions. You should take 2 mg of folate (folic acid) daily and will likely ne... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
It is possible: Most pregnancy tests are very reliable. More concentrated urine from the first void in the morning will give the earliest positive response.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
It depends: A solid tumor grows slowly. A cyst can grow quickly over the course of 1-1 months. Your doctor should have a better idea once they see the pathology ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Take a pregnancy tes: Your symptoms may or may not be due to pregnancy. The best way to tell would be to take a pregnancy test. These are often most accurate if you use y... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Ask your doctor: There are several reasons for using a progestin before an ablation. Some ablations work better if the endometrial lining is thin. The novasure works... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
It may help: Bleeding during intercourse may come from the uterus, cervix or vagina. An endometrial ablation should help if the bleeding is from your uterus. You... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Yes you can: She should first exclude the possibility of pregnancy. Endometrial ablation does not reliably prevent pregnancy. Reliable contraception, usually ste... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
This is not normal: You need to see your doctor. The leaking could be caused by several factors. It should be addressed by your surgeon.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Yes : Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
No one knows: There is no evidence that electric blankets are harmful. No extensive testing has been done on pregnant women other than despite extensive use no ha... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Not directly: Birth control may help regulate your cycle but will prevent pregnancy. See your gynecologist about more effective ways to help.
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A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Wrap them: You should wear a tight fitting bra or sports type bra. Ice packs can sometimes help. Call your doctor if you experience pain, unusual warmth, fever... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
It's ok: Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an anti-viral. Bad for viruses, harmless to you.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Yes: Small amount of semen are released even befor evaluation. See your gynecologist to discuss more reliable contraceptive options.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
3-4 wks after period: A blood pregnancy test can be positive as soon as 10 days after fertilization. This is usually just before your period is due or soon after. A urine... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Not too uncommon: Bleeding early in pregnancy happens fairly often. In many cases this is due to a small separation between the uterus and the developing pregnancy. In... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Yes it's normal : It is common to spot or have irregular periods after a delivery.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Not necessarily : We would need a little more information to tell you why you have abnormal bleeding and it's effect on your fertility.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Probably not: The baby is unlikely to develope hearing damage. Loud kids can be a problem for your hearing. Open areas and sound absorbing materials in your place ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Absolutely not!: Tretinoin causes birth defects. Don't use in pregnancy. Use reliable contraception whenever you are using it.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Take pregnancy test: Then see a gynecologist to make sure your tubal ligation is still good. An x-ray called an hsg can reassure you.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
You could be: Take a pregnancy test tomorrow using your first void of urine in the morning.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
See your doctor: You should see your doctor to be sure that all of the tissue was removed correctly. In the mean time check a pregnancy test. If positive you may nee... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Very effective: Endometrial or uterine ablation is up to 90% effective in treating abnormal bleeding depending on the method used. Hta and novasure are the two most ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
This is not uncommon: It is not uncommon to have some bleeding after an endometrial ablation. In some cases regular periods may return after several months or years. It i... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Don't worry: Sometimes the speculum "grabs"a bit. It won't affect your fertility.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
This is normal : The timing of cervical change in every pregnancy is different. Then normal gestation is 40 weeks but 37-42 weeks is the normal range. Your cervix wi... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
It depends.: I assume that you mean 3 weeks since fertilization or conception. We usually use weeks since the start of your last menstral period. Your doctor can... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
It is variable: Ablation is 90% effective in controlling abnormal bleeding but only 50% effective in stoping periods. It is normal to have light periods after novasu... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
See your dr: A pregnancy test and ultrasound should be done. The ultrasound could show if the uterus is retaining blood or tissue or if another problem with your... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
This is not uncommon: It is not uncommon to have some bleeding after an endometrial ablation. In some cases regular periods may return after several months or years. It i... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
You could be anemic: See your doctor. You need to be evaluated for your concerning symptoms. You also need to address your irregular me steal cycle to avoid this in the ... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
A few days: Any inflammation in the vulva that does not resolve in a few days should be evaluated by your doctor.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
See your OB/GYN : There are some simple hormone tests that will help determine if you are in menopause. Your doctor can also review your symptoms.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
No: You can't get pregnant from anal sex. You shouldn't let anyone force you into any kind of sex. You should report it to the police.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
3-4 wks after period: A blood pregnancy test can be positive as soon as 10 days after fertilization. This is usually just before your period is due or soon after. A urine... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
It depends: The earliest way to tell if you are pregnant is with an early detection pregnant test done on your first voided urine in the morning. This can be pos... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
This is not normal: You need to see your doctor. The leaking could be caused by several factors. It should be addressed by your surgeon.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
See below: An endometrial ablation uses one of several techniques to destroy the internal lining of the uterus or endometrium. The endometrium is the layer of t... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Probably ok: Cyst are common in the breasts. They often cause tenderness before your period. Make sure you follow up in six months as recommended. If your doctor w... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Don't try it.: You need to talk with a doctor. Perhaps start with planned parenthood. They may be able to help you. You should get help from a medical profession... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Within a month: The hormones from Mirena (levonorgestrel) are cleared from your system fairly rapidly. Some women may take longer to ovulate. See your doctor if you... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
This may be normal: It is not uncommon to have some bleeding after an endometrial ablation. In some cases regular periods may return after several weeks to years. It is... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) should be enough: The birth control pills prevent pregnancy fairly well but occasional ovulation may happen. The pill is still working and it prevents pregnancy in way... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Low risk: Laparoscopic tubal ligation is very effective. Risk of pregnancy is less than one percent.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Yes it's normal: Breasts come in all sizes. You may continue to develope over the next few years.
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Dr. Ahlstrom is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Ahlstrom is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! They had to call in a 2nd doctor to get it out. I was honestly screaming in pain as well as bawling. Why did this happen? What are the odds?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Just talked to my doctor and nurse at hospital where I'm scheduled to give birth and I'm on my way. Thank You!!!!
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Thanks for your quick reply! I tested 14days from ovulation and result was negative but ill test again in a few days maybe just to be sure, thank you! :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, NY
Graduated 1991MD
Residency
University of Chicago Hospitals
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Salt Lake City, UT - Winter
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Second Place, Utah - Winter
2013
Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Third Place, Utah - Summer
2013
Affiliations
ACOG
ABOG
Utah Medical Association
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