When you first learn that you are expecting, the excitement and anticipation can be overwhelming. However, soon after reality sets in and you are dealing with a range of symptoms from nausea and sudden vomiting to unusual cravings for foods you have never had a desire to put in your mouth before. While pregnancy symptoms are to be expected, there are a few downright odd side effects of housing another human that may come in as a bit of a shock.…
Cataracts are no joke, indeed it may be quite scary to notice that your vision is beginning to fail you as a cataract grows in your eye. While there have been treatment options for years, cataract surgery has always carried some risk. This comes from the fact that ultrasound equipment is used in your eyes as well as the fact that surgeons have to manually remove the lens of your eye and replace it.…
If you have very heavy periods, they can be a severe disruption to your life. After your ob/gyn has ruled out cancer, he or she may consider performing an endometrial ablation. This procedure involves destroying the lining tissues of the uterus with the goal of stopping or reducing your periods.
As with any procedure, you’ll want to weigh the pros and cons before deciding if it’s right for you:
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