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… Endometriosis: Should I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? Decision … younger age. This raises your risk of osteoporosis later in life. It's one reason why some doctors remove only one ovary … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have a … prescribe them. Talk to your doctor if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant and want to stop smoking. If you … guideline. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 202(2): e5–e31. DOI: …
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… Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? Decision Point You may want to … Take sleeping pills for a short time, along with making lifestyle changes. Treat your sleep problems with only … These include changing where or when you sleep, being careful about what and when you eat and drink, and being …
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… Panic Disorder: Should I Take Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have … If you take medicines, follow your doctor's directions with care. You may have side effects such as headaches or trouble … of panic disorder? Panic disorder can lower your quality of life. It can get in the way of your daily life and work. If …
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… can relieve nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Find support. In your plan, include those people who can support you. They are friends or family who will tell you to … can relieve nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Find support. In your plan, include those people who can support …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … helps symptoms for most men. You have to take medicine for life, because symptoms will come back if you stop. Side … than the symptoms I have now. It makes sense to me to take care of the problem and not just treat the symptoms. John, …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … or if you have other symptoms that affect your quality of life, and other treatments have not worked for you. There … and my daughter had to spend several days in the intensive care unit. I would like to have one more child. My doctor …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … the disease? Ulcerative colitis can lower your quality of life. Frequent diarrhea and belly pain may force you to … worse. Carolyn, age 40 I want to have surgery, because I'm scared of getting colon cancer. I had an uncle who had colon …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink … to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family … to What is the role of family members in an emergency What should I consider when caring for family members in an …
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… Quitting Smoking: How Support Groups Can Help On this page: Overview Overview Support groups provide encouragement when you have decided to quit smoking . Support groups can: Increase your chances of success. Keep …
