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VBAC: Uterine Scar Rupture On this page: Overview … yet most serious risk of vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is that the scar on the uterus may break open …
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… Keloid Scars On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is a keloid scar? A keloid (say "KEE-loyd") is a scar that grows bigger and wider than the original injury. …
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VBAC: Labour Induction On this page: Overview Related … medicines to start labour. For a woman who has a caesarean scar on her uterus, there is a chance the scar can break open during labour. This is called uterine rupture. Medicines used to induce labour may …
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Uterine Fibroids On this page: Health Tools … and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are growths on or in the …
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… Artificial Rupture of the Membranes On this page: Overview Overview When you are pregnant, your membranes may break or rupture. This means that a hole or tear forms in the … start or strengthen labour. Sometimes your membranes may be ruptured by your doctor or midwife to start or speed up …
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… Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) On this page: Health Tools Is VBAC … of a VBAC compared to a C-section include: Avoiding another scar on your uterus. This is important if you are planning … of the scar breaking open during labour. This is called uterine rupture. Although rare, uterine rupture can be …
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VBAC: Participation During Birth On this page: Overview … birth. Whether you plan a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) or a repeat caesarean, discuss anesthesia options with … care of. Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Abnormal Uterine Bleeding On this page: Health Tools … What is abnormal uterine bleeding? Abnormal uterine bleeding is irregular … your doctor have reasons for not using other treatments. It scars the uterine lining, so it is not an option if you are …
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Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Uterine Fibroid Embolization? Decision Point You may want to … pregnant. Problems during a past pregnancy, such as miscarriage or preterm labour. Problems with the urinary tract … embolization to control my bleeding. The procedure sounded scary, so I asked if waiting a few months would be …
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… Surgery for an Achilles Tendon Rupture On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … delayed wound healing, nerve damage, and problems with scarring. Citations Khan RJK, Smith RLC (2010). … delayed wound healing, nerve damage, and problems with scarring. Citations Khan RJK, Smith RLC (2010). …