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Hysterectomy: Should I Also Have My Ovaries Removed? Decision Point You may want to … ovarian cancer and breast cancer. If you are at high risk, surgery can lower your risk. If you aren't at high risk for …
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… Keep using hormone therapy or have more laparoscopic surgery to remove endometriosis and scar tissue. This … as ibuprofen or naproxen ( NSAIDs ) to relieve pain. Some treatments, such as hormones, may make your symptoms better. … questions about my periods and did an examination and some tests. When all the tests came back normal, he said …
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… Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have surgery to remove your ovaries and fallopian tubes. Don't … whether to have your ovaries removed when you have a hysterectomy and are at average risk for ovarian cancer is a … are higher. There is no proof that having extra screening tests helps women live longer by finding ovarian cancer …
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… options for parenting. Key points to remember Infertility treatments can increase your chances of getting pregnant. … puts sperm directly inside the woman (insemination). Have surgery that corrects a problem caused by endometriosis or … good idea to start with a plan. Learn all you can about the tests and treatments, and decide which you want to try. For …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … to prevent future infections. You may need to use these treatments for a long time. What are the risks of sinus … medicines and done home treatment for 4 to 6 weeks, and tests show that you have a sinus problem that surgery can …
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… Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … to have surgery later if you feel you need it. Using other treatments may relieve your pain, allowing you to do your …
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… Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … Cataract surgery is successful for most adults. Surgery may also improve vision in infants who have cataracts. Both …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … other symptoms that affect your quality of life, and other treatments have not worked for you. There are two surgical … questions about my periods and did an examination and some tests. When all the tests came back normal, he said uterine …
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… Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Decision Point You may … and see if I have another attack. If I do, we can do some tests and find out if the pain is caused by the gallstones. …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … help some men whose symptoms bother them a lot. But other treatments usually are tried first. Watchful waiting or …