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… Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? Decision Point You may want … therapy. Have a carotid artery procedure such as carotid surgery (endarterectomy) or carotid stenting to remove the …
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… Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? Decision Point You may want to have a say … But when they are found, they often get treated with surgery to remove the prostate or with radiation. These …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You … ultrasound between 18 and 22 weeks. They look at a fetus's organs and other features that may be signs of conditions …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? Decision Point You may … you decide where to have your baby. If your baby will need surgery or special care, you can plan to have your baby in a …
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… Kidney Failure: What Type of Dialysis Should I Have? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … doctor about them. Kidney Failure: What Type of Dialysis Should I Have? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your …
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… Symptoms of Pelvic Infection On this page: Overview … with fever may be caused by an infection in the pelvic organs . During your period, bacteria can travel up the … your partner. Sexually active women, especially those who have more than one sex partner, are more likely to have
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease On this page: … movements, during sex, or when you urinate. You may also have a fever, more vaginal discharge than usual, or … and get antibiotics through a vein (intravenous). Sometimes surgery is needed to drain a pocket of infection, or …
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… Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to …
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… Fertility Problems: Should I Have a Tubal Procedure or In Vitro Fertilization? Decision … also depend on whether you have other fertility problems or pelvic conditions. Talk to your doctor about their success …
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… Pushing a Rectal Prolapse Into Place On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview You may be able to push a rectal prolapse back into place as soon as it occurs. Your doctor … - Family Medicine C. Dale Mercer MD, FRCSC, FACS - General Surgery Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise …