Dr. Erinn Huffman
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Moses Lake, WA
13 years experience female
Locations
Moses Lake Confluence Health
Moses Lake, WA
About
Bio
I am Dr Erinn Huffman, and I grew up in Washington state on a farm. I became interested in obstetrics after caring for my pregnant horse. I graduated from medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School, and completed residency in OB/GYN at Ohio State University. I have a special interest in vulvar and vaginal disorders. As an OB/GYN, I get to be a part of the many transitions that a woman goes through, from puberty to menopause.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
7 days: Birth control pills are generally effective after 7 days of taking the pill every day as instructed. It is still a good idea to use condoms to reduce ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Normal or labor: This could be due to you carrying 2 babies. It could also be preterm labor. You should see a doctor to find out.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Breast tenderness is common in pregnancy and often comes and goes. Miscarriages are common and usually not anything that you did to cause it. You shou... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: Menstrual flow can be many colors. Any time you are sexually active and miss a period, you should take a pregnancy test. If the discharge continues, y... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Follow your doctor: Endocrine abnormalities can be quite complex and each patient is different. You should continue to follow the advice of your doctor who knows you and ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Multiple tests: After exposure to HIV or after high risk behaviors (like unprotected sex) it is recommended that you have multiple tests performed. You should be scre... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Requiring nsaids like Ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen) for menstrual cramps is common. If you are requiring narcotic pain medications, you should talk to... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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No: Birth control pills do not actually make you gain weight. It all comes down to how many calories you eat and how many calories you burn each day. Pre... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Not normal: The recommended weight gain for the entire pregnancy is only 25 pounds. At 11 weeks, your baby and placenta weight less than a pound. At full term whe... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Plan b contains hormones which can alter your period the next cycle. You bleeding will go back to normal on the next cycle. Some women get nauseated w... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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See doctor: A woman does not need to have periods every month. If you are trying to get pregnant, then you should discuss this with your doctor as there are treat... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Likely normal: Vaginal discharge changes throughout the menstrual cycle based on the changing hormones throughout the month. It can change from white to clear to sti... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It is possible to contract both hsv 1 and 2.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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About 4 weeks: The best way to determine how far along you are is to have an ultrasound. An ultrasound can determine due date, if there is a heart beat, if you have ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Likely normal: Vaginal discharge changes throughout the menstrual cycle based on the changing hormones throughout the month. It can change from white to clear to sti... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Likely normal: Vaginal discharge changes throughout the menstrual cycle based on the changing hormones throughout the month. It can change from white to clear to sti... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Next cycle: The next time you ovulate you will have a chance at getting pregnant. You should discuss this with your gynecologist, as fertility is decreased at 40 ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
See doctor: You should see your doctor. It is possible that the spotting has nothing to do with your fever and headache, but you should still be evaluated to dete... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Yes: It is possible that the reason you get sick from a food is that you have a sensitivity to that food and that it had nothing to do with the pregnancy. ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Low: Tubal ligation is 99% effective in preventing pregnant. The surgery for endometriosis shouldn't change that. If you want to get pregnant, you will nee... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Depends: This depends on what time in your cycle you have sex. Most over the counter pregnancy tests are capable of detecting pregnancy around the same time of... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Likely normal: Vaginal discharge changes throughout the menstrual cycle based on the changing hormones throughout the month. It can change from white to clear to sti... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Likely nothing: Occasional spotting like you describe is unlikely to be anything concerning. It is possible that your period wasn't complete, a small cut in the vagin... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Many things: This can be caused by breast stimulation from clothing or sexual encounters. It could be caused by a hormonal imbalance. Or it could be something as s... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Ovarian cysts are common, and most dont require any treatment. Most cysts wont interfere with getting pregnant either. As cysts come in many forms, it... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
See doctor: Infertility is a complex situation. You should see your doctor to discuss your periods, sexual frequency, past history of medical problems and pregnan... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Ventolin is safe in pregnancy. Asthma can get worse during pregnancy so it is important that you continue to take the medications prescribed by your ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Normal variation: It is normal for a woman's cycle to vary a couple days each month. The bleeding amount changes from day to day. If you start having very heavy bleedin... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
See doctor: If you had even 1 positive pregnancy test, you should see your doctor. They can do blood tests and get you scheduled for an ultrasound to determine ho... Read More
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A female asked:
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Baby movement: Kick counts are a way to determine if your baby is doing well. You count the number of times you feel the baby move in an hour. It should move at leas... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Menopause?: The average age of menopause is 51 yrs old. You are in the range where it is normal to start seeing some irregularity in your cycles. You might have m... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Lifestyle changes: Have you altered your diet yet? Avoiding caffieine, alcohol, smoking, chocolate, spicy foods, etc. If still no relief, talk to your doctor.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
See doctor: Missing your periods for that long should be evaluated by a doctor. There are many reasons that it could be, but you need to see a doctor to determine... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Yes: That timing is appropriate for the medications. The other otc medications that can be used for morning sickness in pregnancy are benadryl, (diphenhydr... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
See doctor: It sounds like you are having bleeding after sex. If this is the case, then you should see your doctor as this can be a sign of infection or even cerv... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Watch diet: Birth control pills do not actually make you gain weight. It all comes down to how many calories you eat and how many calories you burn each day. Pre... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Depends: Most pregnancy tests are able to determine pregnancy when you have already missed the period. If you are taking the tests because you had unprotected ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
No ovulation: Most forms of birth control block ovulation, which prevents the pregnancy. As long as you have been using the NuvaRing as prescribed, you shouldn't ne... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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98%: The range of effectiveness for birth control depends on how precisely it is used. If you get the shot every three months as scheduled, the efficacy is... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Could be reflux: Pregnancy is just one of many things that cause nausea and heartburn. It could also be gastric reflux, stomach flu, food allergy, etc.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Gas: Women are not able to detect fetal movement until about 16 weeks at the earliest. If you had a negative test, the feeling you are experiencing is like... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Talk to her: If your mother was supposed to be on a medication it is important that she takes it. If you are unable to convince her, you may need to talk to her do... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Contraception: Both Mirena (levonorgestrel) and syla are very effective forms of birth control. The insertion takes 5-10 min, and you may have some cramping the firs... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Talk to doctor: It sounds like you had a Mirena (levonorgestrel) placed during the post partum period. Irregular bleeding is a known side effect of Mirena (levonorges... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
See a doctor: Anytime that you are concerned that your baby isn't moving enough you should see or call your doctor. There are many things that can cause decreased f... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Periods: Menstrual bleeding is the sloughing of the lining of your uterus every month that you dont get pregnant. Implantation bleeding is some spotting that s... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
See a doctor: There are no home tests that you can do to see if you can get pregnant. You should see a doctor to discuss this.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Most likely: The most accurate measurement of the fetus is the crown rump length. The gestational sac is like a fluid filled balloon, not a perfect sphere. So the ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Not much: There isn't a lot that you can do about stretch marks. If you are having new stretch marks without being over weight, you should see a doctor to make ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Mirena (levonorgestrel): If the Mirena (levonorgestrel) is still in place, the abnormal bleeding could be due to that. You should see a gynecologist for further evaluation. Cy... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Huffman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Huffman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you I was very afraid of not being able to child bearing
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you. My sister has just been diagnosed with crohns. Seeing my dr
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanx I did I had a strep test done just waiting for results
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Eastern Virginia Medical School, VA
Graduated 2010MD
Residency
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
Completed 2014
Awards
Arnold Gold Humanism in Medicine
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