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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … surgery is done using arthroscopy instead of open surgery. During arthroscopy, your doctor puts a lighted tube with a …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … three or more fetuses You will see your doctor more often during your pregnancy. You will likely see a perinatologist. …
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… Childbirth Afterpains On this page: Overview Related … pains in the belly that occur in the first few days after childbirth. They may cause some discomfort. But afterpains … The pains usually start to go away by the third day after childbirth. If afterpains are severe, your doctor or midwife …
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… Inguinal Hernia: Should I Have Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? Decision Point You may … Have surgery now Have surgery now You may be asleep during the operation. Or the doctor may keep you awake and …
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… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … for nerve damage. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy often go away after childbirth. Unless your …
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… Miscarriage: Should I Have Treatment to Complete a Miscarriage? Decision Point You … FAQs What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 20 weeks. (After 20 weeks, …
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… Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … to have vaginal sex. Removal of the uterus (hysterectomy). During restorative surgery for bladder, urethra, rectum, and …
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… Stress Incontinence in Women: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … incontinence in women. Stress incontinence can be caused by childbirth, weight gain, or other problems that stretch the …
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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview When … (FASD) For information on FASD and the effects it can have on your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum …
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… Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … people's tobacco smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have health problems. Smoking during pregnancy increases the …
