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… Vaginal Fistula On this page: Condition … vaginal fistulas are more common. After days of difficult labour, vaginal, bladder, or rectal damage can occur, … or disease that could have caused a fistula. For a physical examination, your doctor will use a speculum to look at the …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Preterm Birth On this page: Overview … occurs between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). Preterm babies are sometimes called …
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… Vaginal Closure Surgery (Vaginal Obliteration) On this page: Surgery Overview What To … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vaginal closure surgery (vaginal obliteration) is done when …
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… Vaginal Dryness On this page: Overview Overview You may have vaginal dryness around the time of menopause. Or if your … removed during a hysterectomy (oophorectomy), you may have vaginal dryness from low estrogen levels. If sex is painful …
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… VBAC: Labour Induction On this page: Overview … Some doctors avoid inducing labour when a woman is trying vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) . But others are okay … try to have a VBAC may be more likely to have a successful vaginal birth if labour is allowed to start on its own …
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… Vaginal Pessaries On this page: Treatment Overview What To … Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview A vaginal pessary is a removable device placed into the … of pessary, you may be able to leave the pessary in during vaginal sex. But you can't insert a diaphragm (a round …
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… Labour Induction and Augmentation On this page: Overview … Information Caesarean Section Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Current as of: … Information Caesarean Section Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Current as of: …
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… Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (pPROM) On this page: Condition … Basics What is preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (pPROM)? Before a baby is born, …
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… Home Ear Examination On this page: Overview Overview A home ear examination is a visual inspection of the ear canal and … concerns about an ear problem, go to your doctor for an ear examination. Tips for doing a home ear examination Always …
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… Information on the second stage of labour Last updated August 14, 2013 The second stage of … by pushing. What to expect during second stage labour Vaginal examination to ensure full dilation. Pushing too soon can …
