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.

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PL-0975

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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…

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

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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…

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

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Managing care for a miscarriage.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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).

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

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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).

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

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[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.

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

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[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.

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-FR

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[In French] 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).

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 , 2017.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0991

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Patients with lower urinary tract symptoms may have one or more of several conditions which can cause these complaints, including: urinary tract infection, urethral syndrome, unstable bladder, or a loss of support at the bladder base with urinary incontinence (a condition we call "genuine stress incontinence"). Urodynamics testing is useful to assess patients before any surgery or other treatment is carried out.