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

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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.

IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Adult Surgical Services, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Women's Bladder Health Clinic, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP). Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0086

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Preparation for test; explanation of procedure; care post-procedure.

IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0181

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A guide for patients in performing self-catheterization at home.

IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Gynaecology Day Surgery, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0331

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Procedure to stop blood flow to a uterine fibroid. What to do pn the day of the procedure, and information on recovery at home.

IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0821

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Manual Vacuum procedure is a method of removing tissue from the uterus after a miscarriage. This brochure discisses the benefits of the procedure, your first clinic visit, the procedure itself, and medications after the procedure.

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

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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.

IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0904

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Formerly titled "Gynaecology Surgery". All about having gynaecology surgery at the IWK Health Centre. After going to Admitting, present to the pre-operative area on the 3rd floor IWK Women's Site. You will be directed to an area where a nurse will help you prepare for surgery. You will change into a hospital gown. Glasses, contact lenses, partial plates and dentures must be removed. If you have capped teeth, crowns, bridges, or plates, tell the nurse or anesthetist.

IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Adult Surgical Services. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0985

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What is a Cystoscopy? This is a procedure that uses a small telescope (cystoscope) with a lens and light to see the inside of the bladder and urethra (where the urine comes out).

IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0990

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A laparoscopy is done for a variety of diagnostic and treatment reasons. Your doctor will have talked to you about this. The laparoscope is a lighted telescope that is used to look at the inside of the abdomen and /or to do some operations.

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-1216

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One of the most difficult times for many bereaved mothers is when their breast milk comes in. Other mothers find the presence of their milk a comforting reminder of their body’s ability to care for the baby they so love and had wished to care for. Everyone grieves in their own special way and there is no right or wrong way to manage your breastmilk coming in.

IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-1220

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Indwelling catheters are needed for patients who cannot fully empty their bladder or who cannot urinate at all.

IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Perioperative Services, IWK. Obstetrical Day Unit, IWK. Pharmacy, IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

PL-1225

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An ectopic pregnancy (also called a tubal pregnancy) is a pregnancy that happens outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. This is a possible medical emergency and can lead to death if not treated. Methotrexate is a medication stops cells from growing so that the further growth of the pregnancy stops. The tissue will be reabsorbed by your body or pass with your next period.

IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Women's Bladder Health Clinic, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0999

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How to insert and remove your pessary.

IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

PL-1023

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A tool given to patients with information they need for pre-admission, surgery day, and post-surgery (for adult gynaecology surgery at the IWK Health Centre). Patients are asked to bring the passport with them both to their pre-admission appointment and on the day of surgery. This patient passport is for urogynecology patients who will be part of an enhanced recovery pathway.

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. Perioperative Services. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

PL-1050-FR

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[In French] Les muscles du pelvis (muscles du plancher pelvien) soutiennent les organes pelviens et aident à les maintenir en place. Si ces muscles se relâchent, s’affaiblissent ou se déchirent, les organes pelviens peuvent descendre (prolapsus). Le prolapsus peut être léger, modéré ou sévère. Vous pourriez avoir un ou plusieurs des types de prolapsus décrits ci-dessous. / Muscles in the pelvis (pelvic floor muscles) support the pelvic organs and help keep them in place. If these muscles stretc…

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

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[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…

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

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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.…

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 , 2018.

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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 , 2018.

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).