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Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) [English] Permalink Public

ECP is a very strong birth control pill that may prevent ovulation (release of an egg) or prevent the egg from implanting in the womb. Taking ECP is safe, easy to use and effective if taken within 120 hours of having unprotected sex. (Plan B, Contingency One, Next Choice, NorLeveo, Option 2) (English) Colour

Diabetes and Pregnancy (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains this type of diabetes, how to care for yourself during your pregnancy, why it is important for both you and your baby, includes food and activity log, and includes my urine ketones and blood sugar log. For pregnant women attending the Diabetes and Pregnancy Clinic at Royal Columbian Hospital. (English) Colour

At Home After Scrotal Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Post-operative discharge instructions for patients who have undergone scrotal surgery. (English) Colour

Endometrial Ablation (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Endometrial ablation is most commonly performed for women with abnormal uterine bleeding. These discharge instructions describe what activities are permitted and under what conditions one should return to Emergency. (English) Colour

Colposcopy (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A colposcopy is when a doctor uses a microscope to magnify areas of your cervix or vagina to check for abnormality of the tissue that may be in question following a pap smear. This pamphlet tells you what to expect in the clinic and what to expect following the colposcopy. (English) Colour

Vaginal Myomectomy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A vaginal myomectomy is surgery to remove fibroids from inside your uterus. Fibroids are growths in the muscle of the uterus. They can grow on the inside of the uterus. Fibroids are often painless, but in some women may cause severe pain. Fibroids may also cause a lot of bleeding, infertility, and miscarriages. (English) Black & White

Penile Implant (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Penile implants are devices put inside the penis that allow men with erectile dysfunction (ED) to get an erection. This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home following this type of surgery, including pain management and wound care. (English) Black & White

Scrotal Surgery (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home following this type of surgery, including pain management and wound care. (English) Black & White

Colposcopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A colposcopy is a medical diagnostic procedure to examine a view of the cervix and the tissues of the vagina and vulva. Any lesions that are present in these areas have discernible characteristics which can be detected through the examination. (English) Black & White

Care after a Surgical Breast Biopsy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Your breast will be sore for the next few days. You will see some bruising over the next 2 to 3 days. This is all normal and should go away within a few days. This pamphlet gives you information on how to care for yourself at home, what to what for, and when to call for help. (English) Colour