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… Vasectomy On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A vasectomy is an operation to make a man sterile, … KA (2011). Choosing a contraceptive: Efficacy, safety, and personal considerations. In RA Hatcher et al., eds., …
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… Breast Enlargement On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview In breast enlargement surgery, the doctor makes the … are too small. What is "too small" (or too large) is a personal opinion. If you are happy with the size of your …
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… and the Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer On this page: Overview Overview If someone in your family has had breast or ovarian … about testing based on your family medical history or your personal medical history. Your doctor may ask you questions, …
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… and Epi-LASIK for Nearsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), LASEK (laser … process may take about 2 hours, including preparation time, care right after the surgery, and paperwork. PRK, LASEK, and …
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… Rubber Bulbs On this page: Overview Overview A rubber (aspirating) bulb can be used to remove … Medicine David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Anorexia: Learning to Trust Others On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes people who have anorexia find it … to trust a whole new way of eating, exercising, and taking care of yourself. If you are diagnosed with an eating …
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… Breathing Devices for Sleep Apnea and Snoring On this page: Overview Overview Several oral devices have been tested to help treat … Medicine Hasmeena Kathuria MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Current as of: November 7, …
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… Severity of Back Injuries On this page: Overview Overview Most back injuries are caused by lifting or … Medicine David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Abdominal Pain Following an Injury On this page: Overview Overview Blunt abdominal injuries , such as from a fall or a … Medicine David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Blood Thinners: Signs of Abnormal Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview A blood thinner can increase your risk of bleeding … help Call 9-1-1 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if: You have a sudden, severe …