5850 results found
Health topics
… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Use GnRH-A Therapy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … Use GnRH-a to shrink fibroids before surgery, to stop heavy bleeding, or to treat symptoms for a short time before …
Health topics
… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … number of people have minor problems, such as: Scar tissue. Bleeding. Infection. A hole in the tissue between the …
Health topics
… Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … Swelling of the clear covering of the eye (corneal edema). Bleeding in the front of the eye (hyphema). Detachment of …
Health topics
… Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? Decision Point You may … to treat a problem with the uterus, such as heavy menstrual bleeding, uterine fibroids , or endometriosis . An oophorectomy is …
Health topics
… Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … look completely normal. All surgery has risks, including bleeding, nerve damage, and infection. Your age and your …
Health topics
… Infertility: Should I Have Treatment? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Infertility: Should I Have Treatment? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 …
Health topics
… anesthesia usually is used. The type of hysterectomy you have depends on your medical history and general province of … your doctor will examine you in his or her office. You should be able to return to all of your normal activities, … sexual intercourse, in about 6 to 8 weeks. Some light bleeding or spotting is expected for up to 6 weeks following …
Health topics
… treatment and live longer than having a doctor who doesn't have as much experience treating ovarian cancer. footnote 1 … plenty of rest. Even after you start to feel stronger, you should not lift heavy things (anything over 10 kilograms). … call your doctor if: You have bright red vaginal bleeding that soaks one or more pads in an hour, or you have …
Health topics
… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … and the rectum. Symptoms include: Belly pain. Diarrhea. Bleeding or mucus during bowel movements. You may also start …
Health topics
… Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … is very low. The most serious risks include: Infection. Bleeding. Injury to the common bile duct . Injury to the …