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… most often begins between the ages of 11 and 15. If you haven't had a first period by age 15, it's called primary … begins. Primary amenorrhea is also different than if you start having periods, but then stop having periods for …
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… ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say … Their bones have not stopped growing, so there are other things to think about. This topic is also not for people who …
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… Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … artery disease helps relieve symptoms. It also can slow how quickly the disease gets worse and can prevent a heart … Benefits The benefits of an angiogram aren't the kinds of things that can be directly measured by numbers. The main …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … and weight loss (if they are overweight). If these things don't work, then surgery to replace the hip is an …
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… Stress Incontinence in Women: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … that occurs when you sneeze, cough, laugh, jog, or do other things that put pressure on your bladder. It's the most …
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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … unless I really need to. For now, I can still do all the things I need to do. Surgery is not the choice for me right …
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… Tonsillitis: Should My Child Have a Tonsillectomy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … and your doctor can decide what to do next. There are a few things you can do to help your child feel better at home. …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … catheter ablation done? You and your doctor can check a few things to see if ablation is a good choice for you. These …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … surgery. If you smoke, quit. It's one of the most important things you can do. If you need help, talk to your doctor …
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… Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … sleeve surgery, you may become intoxicated much more quickly. Alcohol also can cause ulcers in your stomach and …