How to Apply Your Steroid Ointment
This pamphlet explains how to use steroid ointment to lower inflammation caused by a skin condition on your vulva. This pamphlet is also available in French.
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Hystérectomie
L'hystérectomie est une opération qui consiste à retirer l'utérus. Le ou la chirurgien·ne peut également retirer d'autres tissus comme le col de l'utérus, les trompes de Fallope, les ovaires, les ganglions lymphatiques et certaines parties du vagin. On fournit aussi de l’information sur avant et après la chirurgie sont fournies. Les symptômes à surveiller qui doivent être examinés par votre médecin sont inclus. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is surgery to remove your uterus (womb). Your surgeon may also remove other tissues like your cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, lymph nodes, and parts of your vagina. Information about before and after surgery is provided. Symptoms to watch for that need to be seen by your doctor are included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, and Repair of the Vagina: Discharge Instructions - Valley Regional Hospital
This pamphlet outlines instructions for after your surgery. Symptoms that need medical attention are listed. Information about when to expect a follow-up appointment is given.
Induction of Labour
This pamphlet explains why you are being offered induction, how it is done, how long it takes, and what will happen when you come to the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Induction of Labour and Cervical Ripening with Balloon Catheter
A balloon catheter is a soft tube with a small balloon on the end. The balloon catheter helps to get your cervix ready for labour (cervical ripening). This pamphlet explains what will happen when the balloon catheter is inserted (put in), possible complications of a balloon catheter, and when you should call or return to the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Induction of Labour and Cervical Ripening with Dinoprostone Vaginal Insert (Cervidil®)
This pamphlet explains what to expect when you get Cervidil®, possible complications of Cervidil®, and when you should call or return to the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Induction of Labour and Cervical Ripening with Oral Misoprostol (Prostaglandin E1) (Cytotec®)
This pamphlet explains what to expect when you take misoprostol, possible complications, and when you should notify a member of your health care team. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Information on Vaginal Dilators and Lubricants Following Radiation Therapy to the Pelvis
This pamphlet provides some examples of dilators and lubricants that can be used for vaginal dilation after pelvic radiation.
Interaction des contraceptifs avec le sugammadex (Bridion™)
Pendant votre chirurgie, vous avez reçu un médicament qui diminue l’efficacité de certaines méthodes de contraception hormonale. Il peut réduire l’efficacité des contraceptifs hormonaux pendant 7 jours (une semaine). This pamphlet is also available in English.