Activity in the first six weeks after giving birth
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37870
IWK. Physiotherapy, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Family and Newborn Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0898
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
After the hard work of delivery of a baby, many mothers have questions about when they should start to exercises, or return to their usual exercise routine. This guide should help with some of those questions.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Physiotherapy
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Family and Newborn Unit
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Exercise
- Maternal Health
- Postnatal Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Exercise
- New mothers--Health and hygiene
- Postnatal care
- Abstract
- After the hard work of delivery of a baby, many mothers have questions about when they should start to exercises, or return to their usual exercise routine. This guide should help with some of those questions.
- Notes
- This pamphlet replaces PL-0245 "Exercise Program after Birth of Your Baby" and PL-0246 "Exercise Program after Caesarean Birth" as of 2015.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0898
Bartholin Gland Cysts and Abscesses
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38089
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1272
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Bartholin glands are two small pea sized glands that are located at the opening to the vagina on both the left and right lower aspects. Most of the time, you cannot see or feel these glands.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- Alternate Title
- Women's and Newborn Health Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
- Maternal Health
- Women's Health
- Abstract
- The Bartholin glands are two small pea sized glands that are located at the opening to the vagina on both the left and right lower aspects. Most of the time, you cannot see or feel these glands.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1272
Breast Biopsy / Lumpectomy at the IWK Health Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37909
IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Capital Health, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0975
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
You and your surgeon have discussed the results of your tests and you are now ready for the next steps in your care. We want you to learn what to expect before, during and after your breast surgery. There are a number of people who will be involved in your care. You and your family are the most important members of the team. Team members are: your surgeon and resident surgeons; nurses in the Breast Health Clinic, Pre-op/ Day Surgery, Operating Room, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; the anesthetis…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Breast Health
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- Capital Health
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- Alternate Title
- Patient and Family Education Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms - surgery
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Patient Care Team
- Perioperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Lumpectomy
- Abstract
- You and your surgeon have discussed the results of your tests and you are now ready for the next steps in your care. We want you to learn what to expect before, during and after your breast surgery. There are a number of people who will be involved in your care. You and your family are the most important members of the team. Team members are: your surgeon and resident surgeons; nurses in the Breast Health Clinic, Pre-op/ Day Surgery, Operating Room, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; the anesthetist, anesthesia assistant, and clerical staff.
- Responsibility
- IWK Breast Health & Capital Health, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0975
Breast Surgery at the IWK Health Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37910
IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Capital Health, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0976
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
You and your surgeon have discussed the results of your tests and you are now ready for the next steps in your care. We want you to learn what to expect before, during and after your breast surgery. There are a number of people who will be involved in your care. You and your family are the most important members of the Team. Team members include: your Surgeon and resident surgeons; Nurses in the Breast Health Clinic, Pre-op/ Day Surgery, Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and the Inpatie…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Breast Health
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- Capital Health
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- Alternate Title
- Patient and Family Education Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast - surgery
- Patient Care Team
- Perioperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Surgery
- Abstract
- You and your surgeon have discussed the results of your tests and you are now ready for the next steps in your care. We want you to learn what to expect before, during and after your breast surgery. There are a number of people who will be involved in your care. You and your family are the most important members of the Team. Team members include: your Surgeon and resident surgeons; Nurses in the Breast Health Clinic, Pre-op/ Day Surgery, Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and the Inpatient Unit; the anesthetist, anesthesia assistant, clerical and support staff.
- Responsibility
- IWK Breast Health & Capital Health, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0976
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2015.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0955
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Having day surgery (with Adult Surgical Services, Women's & Newborn Health Program, IWK Women's Site) means you will not stay at the hospital overnight. You will come to the IWK Health Centre the day of surgery, and then return home after a short stay in the Recovery Room (Post Anesthesia Care Unit- PACU).
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- Alternate Title
- Adult Gynecology
- A Patient Guide - Women's and Newborn Health Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2015
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ambulatory surgery
- Abstract
- Having day surgery (with Adult Surgical Services, Women's & Newborn Health Program, IWK Women's Site) means you will not stay at the hospital overnight. You will come to the IWK Health Centre the day of surgery, and then return home after a short stay in the Recovery Room (Post Anesthesia Care Unit- PACU).
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0955
Dilatation and Curettage
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37921
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0997
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure in which the cervix is dilated and a special instrument is used to scrape the uterine lining. A D & C is done for different reasons, such as; for heavy bleeding, bleeding after menopause or to remove tissue after miscarriage.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- Alternate Title
- D&C
- a patient guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Dilatation and Curettage
- Postoperative Care
- Abstract
- Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure in which the cervix is dilated and a special instrument is used to scrape the uterine lining. A D & C is done for different reasons, such as; for heavy bleeding, bleeding after menopause or to remove tissue after miscarriage.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0997
Early Pregnancy Loss
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37817
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics, IWK. Early Pregnancy Complications Clinic (EPCC), IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0757
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Managing care for a miscarriage.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- IWK. Early Pregnancy Complications Clinic (EPCC)
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- Alternate Title
- A Patient Guide to Treatment
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Abortion, Spontaneous
- Fetal Death
- Stillbirth
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Fetal death
- Miscarriage
- Stillbirth
- Abstract
- Managing care for a miscarriage.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0757
Endometrial Ablation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37916
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP), IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0989
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys (ablates) the uterine lining, or endometrium. This procedure is used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. The endometrium heals by scarring, which usually reduces or stops uterine bleeding.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP)
- IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre
- Alternate Title
- A Patient Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Endometrium - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Endometrium--Diseases--Surgery
- Abstract
- Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys (ablates) the uterine lining, or endometrium. This procedure is used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. The endometrium heals by scarring, which usually reduces or stops uterine bleeding.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0989
Endometrial Biopsy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37671
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0098
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
What is an Endometrial Biopsy? Endometrium is the tissue lining the inside of the uterus. An Endometrial Biopsy is the removal of a sample of the endometrium. Definition, how and why performed, follow-up instructions.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- Alternate Title
- A Patient Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Biopsy
- Endometrium - surgery
- Uterine Diseases - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Biopsy
- Endometrium--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Abstract
- What is an Endometrial Biopsy? Endometrium is the tissue lining the inside of the uterus. An Endometrial Biopsy is the removal of a sample of the endometrium. Definition, how and why performed, follow-up instructions.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0098
The Genitourinary Syndrome
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37989
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics, IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP), IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1110
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Information for women who may be experiencing vaginal dryness; painful intercourse; vulvar irritation; frequent or recurrent bladder infections; frequent or urgent voiding; or urinary leakage -- and are menopausal; perimenopausal; or being treated for cancer. They may be experiencing a very common and treatable condition: because it is often associated with perimenopause or menopause, it is referred to as the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM).
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP)
- IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre
- Alternate Title
- GSM
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Female Urogenital Diseases
- Menopause
- Perimenopause
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Generative organs, Female--Diseases
- Menopause
- Perimenopause
- Abstract
- Information for women who may be experiencing vaginal dryness; painful intercourse; vulvar irritation; frequent or recurrent bladder infections; frequent or urgent voiding; or urinary leakage -- and are menopausal; perimenopausal; or being treated for cancer. They may be experiencing a very common and treatable condition: because it is often associated with perimenopause or menopause, it is referred to as the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM).
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1110
Going Home With A Dressing After Surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38088
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1270
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
You are going home with a dressing to cover your incision. Information on the care and removal of your dressing.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- Alternate Title
- Women's and Newborn Health Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
- Maternal Health
- Women's Health
- Abstract
- You are going home with a dressing to cover your incision. Information on the care and removal of your dressing.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1270
Hysterectomy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37871
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0903
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A hysterectomy may be performed in different ways. Through discussion with your physician, the operation which is best suited for you will be chosen. Your ovaries may or may not be removed at the time of surgery. Your doctor may discuss removing your fallopian tubes as well, with our without your ovaries. Should a problem be found, your surgeon may remove one, or both ovaries. As long as you have one ovary, you will continue to produce female hormones.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- Alternate Title
- A Patient Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hysterectomy
- Uterine Diseases - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hysterectomy
- Uterus--Diseases--Surgery
- Abstract
- A hysterectomy may be performed in different ways. Through discussion with your physician, the operation which is best suited for you will be chosen. Your ovaries may or may not be removed at the time of surgery. Your doctor may discuss removing your fallopian tubes as well, with our without your ovaries. Should a problem be found, your surgeon may remove one, or both ovaries. As long as you have one ovary, you will continue to produce female hormones.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0903
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37685
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP), IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre, IWK. Diagnostic Imaging.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- Pl-0163
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Information on the procedure, booking, preparation discharge.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP)
- IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre
- IWK. Diagnostic Imaging
- Alternate Title
- A Patient Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
- Women's Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Endocrine System Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Women--Health and hygiene
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Gynecology
- Endocrine manifestations of general diseases
- Diagnosis
- Abstract
- Information on the procedure, booking, preparation discharge.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- IWK Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- Pl-0163
Hysteroscopy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37784
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics, IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP), IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0640
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A hysteroscope is a narrow telescope-like instrument used to look inside the uterus (womb). It is inserted through the vagina and in through the cervix (neck of the womb).
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP)
- IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre
- Alternate Title
- A Patient Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Diseases - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterus--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Abstract
- A hysteroscope is a narrow telescope-like instrument used to look inside the uterus (womb). It is inserted through the vagina and in through the cervix (neck of the womb).
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0640
Information and resources to support you during pregnancy loss
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37884
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0918
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Formerly titled "Your Early Pregnancy Loss". An early pregnancy loss can be a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or a molar pregnancy. When you have an early pregnancy loss there may be many feelings that you are working through, and you may have many questions. This brochure is meant to help you with some of those questions, and also provide resources for you.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Abortion, Spontaneous
- Fetal Death
- Grief
- Stillbirth
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Fetal death
- Miscarriage
- Parental grief
- Stillbirth
- Abstract
- Formerly titled "Your Early Pregnancy Loss". An early pregnancy loss can be a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or a molar pregnancy. When you have an early pregnancy loss there may be many feelings that you are working through, and you may have many questions. This brochure is meant to help you with some of those questions, and also provide resources for you.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0918
[In French] Ablation de l’endomètre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37962
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP), IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0989-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
[In French] Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys (ablates) the uterine lining, or endometrium. This procedure is used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. The endometrium heals by scarring, which usually reduces or stops uterine bleeding.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP)
- IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre
- Alternate Title
- Guide de la patiente
- Endometrial Ablation
- A Patient Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Endometrium - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Endometrium--Diseases--Surgery
- Abstract
- [In French] Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys (ablates) the uterine lining, or endometrium. This procedure is used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. The endometrium heals by scarring, which usually reduces or stops uterine bleeding.
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0989-FR
[In French] Biopsie de l’endomètre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37960
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0098-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
[In French] What is an Endometrial Biopsy? Endometrium is the tissue lining the inside of the uterus. An Endometrial Biopsy is the removal of a sample of the endometrium. Definition, how and why performed, follow-up instructions.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- Alternate Title
- Guide de la patiente
- Endometrial biopsy
- a patient guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Biopsy
- Endometrium - surgery
- Uterine Diseases - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Biopsy
- Endometrium--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Abstract
- [In French] What is an Endometrial Biopsy? Endometrium is the tissue lining the inside of the uterus. An Endometrial Biopsy is the removal of a sample of the endometrium. Definition, how and why performed, follow-up instructions.
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0098-FR
[In French] Chirurgie de jour
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37897
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0955-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
In French. Quand vous avez une chirurgie d'un jour, vous ne passez pas la nuit à l'hôpital. Vous venez à l'hôpital le jour de l'opération et vous retournez chez vous après un bref séjour dans la salle de réveil à l'unité des soins post-anesthésie. Avant votre opération, vous pourriez devoir passer certains tests. Cela dépendra de votre état de santé général et du type d'opération que vous subirez. Au besoin, quelqu'un vous appellera pour que vous vous présentiez à la clinique de préadmission.…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- Alternate Title
- Gynécologie adulte
- Guide de la patiente - Programme de santé des femmes et des nouveau-nés du IWK
- Day Surgery
- Adult Gynecology
- A Patient Guide - Women's and Newborn Health Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ambulatory surgery
- Abstract
- In French. Quand vous avez une chirurgie d'un jour, vous ne passez pas la nuit à l'hôpital. Vous venez à l'hôpital le jour de l'opération et vous retournez chez vous après un bref séjour dans la salle de réveil à l'unité des soins post-anesthésie. Avant votre opération, vous pourriez devoir passer certains tests. Cela dépendra de votre état de santé général et du type d'opération que vous subirez. Au besoin, quelqu'un vous appellera pour que vous vous présentiez à la clinique de préadmission.Women's Health Program, IWK. / Having "day surgery" (with Adult Surgical Services, Women's Health Program, IWK Women's Site) means you will not stay at the hospital overnight. You will come to the hospital the day of surgery, and then return home after a short stay in the Recovery Room (Post Anesthesia Care Unit- PACU).
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0955-FR
[In French] Dilatation et curetage (DC)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37963
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0997-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
[In French] Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure in which the cervix is dilated and a special instrument is used to scrape the uterine lining. A D & C is done for different reasons, such as; for heavy bleeding, bleeding after menopause or to remove tissue after miscarriage.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- Alternate Title
- Guide de la patiente
- Dilatation and curettage
- D&C
- a patient guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Dilatation and Curettage
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Miscarriage--Treatment
- Postoperative care
- Uterus--Surgery
- Abstract
- [In French] Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure in which the cervix is dilated and a special instrument is used to scrape the uterine lining. A D & C is done for different reasons, such as; for heavy bleeding, bleeding after menopause or to remove tissue after miscarriage.
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0997-FR
[In French] Exercices pour le plancher pelvien (exercices de Kegel) et conseils pour le contrôle de la vessie
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38004
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1100-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
[In French] Faciles à faire, les exercices pour le plancher pelvien peuvent vous aider à améliorer le contrôle de votre vessie ou de votre intestin. Quand ils sont faits correctement et de façon régulière, ces exercices – aussi appelés exercices de Kegel – peuvent travailler et renforcer les muscles du plancher pelvien pour vous aider à retenir votre urine et vos selles. Ils peuvent aussi augmenter la satisfaction pendant les relations sexuelles / What is the pelvic floor? The “floor” of your p…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- Alternate Title
- Guide à l’intention des patientes
- Pelvic Floor Exercises (Kegel’s) and Bladder Control Tips
- A Patient Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Exercise Therapy
- Pelvic Floor Disorders - prevention & control
- Urinary Incontinence - prevention & control
- Abstract
- [In French] Faciles à faire, les exercices pour le plancher pelvien peuvent vous aider à améliorer le contrôle de votre vessie ou de votre intestin. Quand ils sont faits correctement et de façon régulière, ces exercices – aussi appelés exercices de Kegel – peuvent travailler et renforcer les muscles du plancher pelvien pour vous aider à retenir votre urine et vos selles. Ils peuvent aussi augmenter la satisfaction pendant les relations sexuelles / What is the pelvic floor? The “floor” of your pelvis is made up of muscles and connective tissue that support the bowel, bladder, urethra and uterus. Pelvic floor exercises or Kegel exercises, are easy exercises that can help improve your bladder or bowel control.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1100-FR
