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Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

October 1, 2021

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4010

This pamphlet explains what causes prostate cancer, what hormones are, what testosterone does, how hormone therapy works for prostate cancer, how long you will be on hormone therapy, and side effects.

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Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Reproductive Health

How to Apply Your Steroid Ointment

December 1, 2022

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-1607

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.

Hystérectomie

September 1, 2018

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1921

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L’hystérectomie est une opération qui permet d’enlever l’utérus et le col de l’utérus. On fournit de l’information sur les soins à la maison et les rapports sexuels après la chirurgie. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Reproductive Health

Surgery

Hysterectomy

November 1, 2024

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-1907

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.

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Reproductive Health

Surgery

Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, and Repair of the Vagina: Discharge Instructions - Valley Regional Hospital

October 1, 2024

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-1987

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.

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Reproductive Health

Surgery

Induction of Labour

March 1, 2021

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-1768

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.

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Pregnancy

Reproductive Health

Induction of Labour and Cervical Ripening with Balloon Catheter

March 1, 2021

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-1769

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®)

March 1, 2021

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-1770

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®)

March 1, 2021

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-1771

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 for Female Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy Treatment to the Pelvis

March 1, 2018

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSCCP-1337

This pamphlet provides information for patients receiving radiation therapy to the pelvis and answers common questions like what will happen during your treatment, how long are the treatments, and what are the possible side effects of radiation therapy.