Cesarean section scar
C-section Scars and Incisions Types of C-section incisions During a C-section, your doctor makes two incisions. The first is through the skin of your lower abdomen, about an inch or two above your pubic hair line. The second is into the uterus, which is where the doctor will reach in to deliver your baby. The […]
Cesarean section recovery
C-Section (Cesarean Section) Recovery After C-Section Surgery Most women are awake for the C-section, and you should be able to hold your baby right away. You’ll be taken to a recovery room, where nurses will check your blood pressure, heartbeat, and breathing and keep an eye on you. You may feel sick to your stomach, […]
Types of Cervical Cerclage
Types of Cervical Cerclage Cervical Cerclage Types Prior to getting the cerclage, your medical history will be reviewed, including an examination of your cervix and transvaginal ultrasound. Your doctor will determine the procedure best suited for your case, and will pick one of three options The three types of cervical cerclage are : . Transvaginal […]
Cervical cerclage removal
What is Cervical Cerclage Removal? A transvaginal cervical cerclage is typically removed at around week 37 of pregnancy — or at the start of preterm labor. A McDonald cerclage can usually be removed in a health care provider’s office without anesthetic, while a Shirodkar cerclage might need to be removed in a hospital or surgery […]
Cervical cerclage
What is Cervical Cerclage? How long does it take to heal from a cervical cerclage? Cervical cerclage refers to a variety of procedures that use sutures or synthetic tape to reinforce the cervix during pregnancy in women with a history of a short cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy Advantages and Disadvantages Radiotherapy side effects Pros: The advantages of radiation therapy include: . Death of a large proportion of cancer cells within the entire tumor (there are minimal, if any, cancer cells are left behind in small tumors; thus, radiation alone may be used to cure certain small tumors) . Death of […]
Chemotherapy side effects
Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemo Side effects Side effects of chemotherapy drugs can be significant. Each drug has different side effects, and not every drug causes every side effect. Ask your doctor about the side effects of the particular drugs you’ll receive. Side effects that occur during chemotherapy treatment Common side effects of chemotherapy drugs include: […]
Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
Why does chemotherapy cause nausea? Which combination would be appropriate for prevention of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting? What do they give chemo patients for nausea? What antiemetic is given before chemotherapy? Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common side-effect of many cancer treatments. Nausea and vomiting are two of the most feared cancer treatment-related side effects for […]