Notice: Inpatient bedside phones are being phased out at Nova Scotia Health facilities beginning May 31. Please bring a personal device and charging equipment for your hospital stay.
Ce document explique ce qu'est un avortement par médicaments, qui peut y avoir recours, le déroulement de cette intervention, ainsi que les risques et effets secondaires possibles. Il contient également les instructions d'utilisation du médicament Mifegymiso et les coordonnées des personnes à contacter pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have a bilateral orchiectomy. A bilateral orchiectomy is a surgery to remove both testicles. Topics include how to get ready for this surgery, what to expect with each kind of anesthetic, caring for your incision, bathing, discomfort, activity, eating, and symptoms to watch for.
This pamphlet explains the different birth control methods that can be used after having a baby. A list of resources is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
A birth control implant is a plastic rod. It goes under your skin on the inside of your upper arm. This pamphlet explains how the implant works, when it will start working, what will happen when it is removed, who should not get an implant, and the benefits and side effects.
Anesthetic medications you were given for surgery may change how well your hormonal birth control medication works. This pamphlet gives instructions for how long you should use back-up methods of contraception after having surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Birth control patches prevent pregnancy by stopping an egg from leaving your ovary each month. This prevents fertilization (when an egg and sperm join). This pamphlet explains how the patch works, how well it works, when it starts to work, pros and cons, how to use it, and possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by preventing an egg from leaving your ovary each month. This prevents fertilization (when an egg and sperm join). This pamphlet explains how well the pill works, when it starts working, pros and cons, how to take it, and possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains how to develop your milk supply, how often to pump, how to keep up your supply, storage, and cleaning the pump.
This pamphlet describes why you were referred for a colposcopy test, what will happen during and after the appointment, including next steps based on test results.
A Pap test checks for cell changes on the cervix and is an important screening test for cervical cancer. This pamphlet explains the different results and next steps.