Non-surgical Facial Feminization Treatments
What is Non-surgical Facial Feminization Treatments? If you’re considering facial feminization surgery you may also want to take a look at non-surgical, non-invasive facial treatments AKA “liquid facial feminization”. Of course, feminization without surgery will not produce the same dramatic results that surgical feminization will produce, but there are several facial treatments that will […]
Medical Abortion
What is a Medical Abortion? A medical abortion (or medication abortion) is a procedure in which medication (prescription drugs) is used to end a pregnancy. It does not require surgery and is performed through the ninth week of pregnancy. It involves taking two medications — mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone works by blocking the hormone […]
Adenomyosis
What is Adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is a condition of the female reproductive system. It causes the uterus to thicken and enlarge. Endometrial tissue lines the inside of the uterine wall (endometrium). Adenomyosis occurs when this tissue grows into the myometrium, the outer muscular walls of the uterus. This extra tissue can cause the uterus to […]
Prostatitis
What is Prostatitis? Prostatitis refers to four different conditions that affect the prostate gland. Two types of prostatitis are linked to urinary tract infections (UTIs). Other types are not. Men with prostatitis may have infection, inflammation and/or pain. Adult men of any age can get prostatitis. Many men who are told they have prostatitis […]
Esophageal Atresia
What is Esophageal Atresia? The esophagus is a tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. Esophageal atresia is a digestive system disorder where a baby’s esophagus develops abnormally before birth. In babies with esophageal atresia, the esophagus doesn’t connect correctly to the stomach. This malformation can cause choking and […]
Endometrial Biopsy
What is an Endometrial Biopsy? An endometrial biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small piece of tissue from the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) is removed for examination under a microscope. The removed tissue is examined for cancer or any other cell abnormalities. Before Endometrial Biopsy Why is an endometrial biopsy […]
Septorhinoplasty Recovery
Recovery and Aftercare You should be able to go home the same day. If you had some packing in your nose, it will usually be removed the next morning. You will need to stay off work and away from groups of people for two weeks. This is to avoid catching a cold, which could […]
Nasal polyp surgery removal
Nasal polyps What are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous growths on the lining of your nasal passages or sinuses. They hang down like teardrops or grapes. They result from chronic inflammation and are associated with asthma, recurring infection, allergies, drug sensitivity or certain immune disorders. Small nasal polyps may not cause symptoms. […]
Bronchoscopy Recovery
Recovery Bronchoscopy lets your doctor look at your airway through a tube called a bronchoscope. Afterward, you may feel tired for 1 or 2 days. Your mouth may feel very dry for several hours after the procedure. You may also have a sore throat and a hoarse voice for a few days. Sucking on […]
Premature Labor
What is Premature Labor? Premature or pre-term labor is labor that begins more than three weeks before you are expected to deliver. Contractions (tightening of the muscles in the uterus) cause the cervix (lower end of the uterus) to open earlier than normal. Pre-term labor might result in the birth of a premature baby. […]