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Since anesthesia is used, no pain is felt during a myomectomy. However, as this eMedTV page points out, myomectomy anesthesia does have risks, so it's important to discuss your medications and allergies with the anesthesiologist before the procedure.
| Myomectomy Anesthesia |
This video clip discusses the type of anesthesia you may be given and risks to consider.
With any surgery, including a myomectomy, complications can occur. This section of the eMedTV library explains possible complications associated with this surgery, such as bleeding, infection, and lung or heart problems.
Myomectomy recovery generally lasts from four to six weeks. Before going home, as this eMedTV article explains, patients should receive instructions on driving, activity level, medication, and any other restrictions related to their recovery.
A potential myomectomy risk, blood clots can block the flow of blood and oxygen to your tissues. This eMedTV Web page explains the risk blood clots present with this type of surgery, such as tissue damage or even amputation.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Abnormal Scarring |
This multimedia clip addresses the issue of abnormal scarring, which may occur with this procedure.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Allergic Reaction To Medication |
This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Bladder and Urinary Tract Injury |
This video discusses possible bladder and urinary tract injuries.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Bleeding and Blood Vessel Damage |
This video explains what may happen if you have major bleeding and blood vessel damage with this procedure.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Blood Clots |
This video clip gives an overview of blood clots, including how they are treated.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Delayed Bowel Function, or Ileus |
This video file explains how, why, and when an ileus (delayed bowel function) may occur.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Infection |
This video clip describes possible infections and treatment options.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Intestine or Bowel Damage |
This interactive video describes possible bowel damage that may occur with this procedure.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Lung Problems or Failure |
This video clip describes some of the possible lung problems that may occur.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Lung Problems, Inluding Pneumonia and Lung Failure |
This clip discusses lung problems, including pneumonia and lung failure, with this procedure.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Need for Major Abdominal Surgery |
This video discusses the possibility that major abdominal surgery may need to be considered.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Nerve Damage |
This video explains how nerve damage can occur during your procedure.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Organ Damage |
This video explains possible organ damage that can occur during any abdominal surgery.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Urinary Tract Infection |
This multimedia clip explains what a urinary tract infection is and how it is treated.
| Myomectomy Risks -- Wound Breakdown |
This video segment explains what wound breakdown is, why it occurs, and treatment options.
Myomectomy Risks: Allergic Reactions
This eMedTV resource explains how, before your surgery, it is important to know about myomectomy risks, allergic reactions, and how you can help prevent such complications. Common allergic reactions include itchy eyes and skin rashes.
This eMedTV segment outlines what happens during a myomectomy surgery, including what to expect before and after, and what happens when excessive bleeding occurs or the fibroids are too close to vital organs.
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy
Natural hormone replacement therapy may involve phytoestrogens and bioidentical products. However, as this eMedTV article explains, the effectiveness of these and other such "natural" therapies has not yet been proven.
Necon is a birth control pill that is available by prescription. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of the drug, including information on the different types of Necon, how it works, potential side effects, and tips on when and how to take it.
Women are typically advised to avoid combined oral contraceptives (including Necon) while breastfeeding. This eMedTV article offers more information on Necon and breastfeeding, and explains why a progestin-only pill may be better for these women.
Taking Necon during pregnancy can potentially cause problems (such as miscarriages or birth defects). This eMedTV Web article contains more information on Necon and pregnancy, and explains why it is classified as a pregnancy Category X medication.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses Necon. Drug information includes its possible warnings, side effects, dosing, uses, and drug interactions.
This eMedTV page explains that it is important to carefully follow Necon dosing guidelines, as missing pills greatly increases your risk of pregnancy. This page discusses tips on taking your Necon dosage, as well as what to do if you miss any pills.
Before taking any other medicine with Necon, talk to your doctor about possible interactions. This eMedTV page lists the medicines that may cause Necon drug interactions and explains how these interactions can increase the risk of pregnancy.
While an overdose of Necon is unlikely to cause dangerous problems, it may cause nausea and vomiting. This eMedTV page lists other potential effects of a Necon overdose and explains the possible treatment options that are available.
Common Necon side effects may include headaches, a decrease in sex drive, and bloating. This eMedTV page describes other side effects that have been reported with birth control pills (including Necon) and also lists potentially serious side effects.
Necon is mainly used to prevent pregnancy, but it can also be used "off-label" for other conditions. This eMedTV page takes a detailed look at these Necon uses, such as treating acne, painful menstrual periods, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Necon Warnings and Precautions
Necon can make some health conditions worse, such as depression and gallbladder disease. This eMedTV page highlights other important Necon warnings and precautions to be aware of before using this pill, including those who should avoid it.
| Need for Major Abdominal Surgery -- Abdominal Hysterectomy Risks |
This clip discusses the possibility of needing major abdominal surgery during your planned surgery.
| Nerve Damage -- Abdominal Hysterectomy Risks |
This video clip talks about nerve damage during surgery.
Nerve Injury During a Myomectomy
With any surgery, there is a risk of nerve injury. During a myomectomy, as this eMedTV page explains, nerves can be damaged. However, the abnormal skin feeling this causes is usually in a very small area, and it is usually not permanent.
Nortrel is a combined oral contraceptive that primarily works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV article provides a complete overview of Nortrel, including information on the different types of Nortrel, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
Most women who are breastfeeding are typically advised to avoid combined contraceptives (such as Nortrel). This eMedTV Web article discusses Nortrel and breastfeeding, explaining why your doctor may recommend a different type of birth control pill.
This eMedTV page explains that due to serious problems that could occur during pregnancy, Nortrel should immediately be stopped if you find out you are pregnant. This page describes the problems that could occur if Nortrel is taken during pregnancy.
This eMedTV Web presentation looks at the birth control pill Nortrel. Information discussed includes its possible side effects, warnings, dosing, interactions, and more.
It is important to take your Nortrel dosage every day, at the same time each day. This eMedTV page provides an in-depth look at Nortrel dosing guidelines, including instructions on what to do if you miss any Nortrel doses and tips for taking the pill.
This eMedTV page explains that Nortrel drug interactions can occur when this birth control pill is taken with certain medicines, such as antibiotics and barbiturates. This page explains how drug interactions can increase your risk of pregnancy.
An overdose of Nortrel may cause nausea, vomiting, vaginal bleeding, and other symptoms. This eMedTV resource provides more details on what to expect from a Nortrel overdose and explains what to do if you have taken too much of the contraceptive.
Common Nortrel side effects may include nausea, bloating, and headaches. This portion of the eMedTV library describes other potential side effects of Nortrel, including serious side effects that should be reported to a healthcare provider right away.
Nortrel is an oral contraceptive that is mainly used for preventing pregnancy. As this eMedTV resource explains, however, it can also be used for other purposes. Common off-label Nortrel uses (such as the treatment of acne and PMDD) are also listed.
Nortrel Warnings and Precautions
As this eMedTV page explains, taking Nortrel can increase your risk of life-threatening problems, such as heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. This page covers other important Nortrel warnings and precautions, including who should avoid the pill.
NuvaRing is a flexible ring that is inserted vaginally once a month to help prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV resource describes NuvaRing in more detail, explains how it works, and links to more information. Nuva Ring is a common misspelling of NuvaRing.
It's possible to gain weight while using NuvaRing. This eMedTV segment offers more information on NuvaRing and weight gain, and explains what you can do if you gain weight. Nuva Ring and weight gain is a common misspelling of NuvaRing and weight gain.
Common NuvaRing side effects may include headache, weight gain, and sinus infection. This eMedTV page also describes potentially serious problems that require medical attention. Nuva Ring side effects is a common misspelling of NuvaRing side effects.
NuvaRing is a hormonal birth control method that comes in the form of a flexible vaginal ring. This eMedTV page discusses how NuvaRing works, describes how to insert the ring, and explains what you should know before using this form of contraception.
Generally, combined contraceptives (like NuvaRing) are not recommended for breastfeeding women. This eMedTV page offers more information on NuvaRing and breastfeeding, and describes the problems that may occur if you use NuvaRing while breastfeeding.
NuvaRing should not be used during pregnancy. As this eMedTV page explains, although animal studies on NuvaRing and pregnancy show that the drug did not cause problems, there is no good reason to use a contraceptive during pregnancy.
As with most hormonal contraceptives, NuvaRing may cause weight gain. This page from the eMedTV site provides more information on NuvaRing and weight gain, and includes a list of suggestions for helping to control your weight.
There is only one standard way to dose NuvaRing, regardless of your age, weight, or medical conditions. This eMedTV segment offers more NuvaRing dosage information and explains when and how to safely and effectively use the vaginal ring.
Nafcillin, warfarin, and selegiline are some of the medicines that may interact negatively with NuvaRing. This eMedTV resource lists other medicines that may cause NuvaRing drug interactions and describes the potential effects.
NuvaRing is one of the many options for birth control. This eMedTV presentation contains information on NuvaRing, including its possible interactions and side effects.
Since NuvaRing is not an oral contraceptive, an overdose seems unlikely to occur. This part of the eMedTV library further explains why a NuvaRing overdose is not likely to occur and describes treatment options that are available for an overdose.
Most people tolerate NuvaRing well, but possible side effects include nausea, headache, and sinus infection. This eMedTV article also lists potentially serious NuvaRing side effects that should be reported to a doctor immediately.
NuvaRing is primarily used for preventing pregnancy. As this eMedTV resource explains, doctors may also sometimes recommend off-label NuvaRing uses, such as for treating painful menstrual periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, and irregular periods.
NuvaRing Warnings and Precautions
Smoking cigarettes greatly increases the risk of serious NuvaRing side effects (such as blood clots). This eMedTV article lists other possible problems to look out for and offers NuvaRing warnings and precautions on who should not use the product.
Ogen Vaginal Cream is an estrogen medication often prescribed to treat vaginal menopause symptoms. This eMedTV segment describes the drug's effects, explains how it works, and offers information on how and when to apply the cream.
Ogen Vaginal Cream and Breastfeeding
Ogen Vaginal Cream (estropipate vaginal cream) is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. This eMedTV page offers more information on Ogen Vaginal Cream and breastfeeding, and explains why it may be unsafe to breastfeed while using the drug.
Ogen Vaginal Cream and Pregnancy
Ogen Vaginal Cream (estropipate vaginal cream) is not approved for pregnant women. This eMedTV resource includes more information on Ogen Vaginal Cream and pregnancy, and explores the potential risks of using the drug while pregnant.
Various factors affect the Ogen Vaginal Cream dosage that you are prescribed, such as how you respond to it. This eMedTV article offers other Ogen Vaginal Cream dosing information, including tips and precautions for using the medicated cream.
Ogen Vaginal Cream Drug Interactions
Cyclosporine, thyroid drugs, and protease inhibitors may cause Ogen Vaginal Cream drug interactions. This eMedTV page describes the potentially negative interactions that may occur if Ogen Vaginal Cream is combined with any of these drugs.
Vaginal bleeding and nausea are likely signs of an Ogen Vaginal Cream (estropipate vaginal cream) overdose. This eMedTV article lists other possible Ogen Vaginal Cream overdose effects and explains the treatment options that are available.
Ogen Vaginal Cream Side Effects
Blood clots, strokes, and allergic reactions are serious but rare Ogen Vaginal Cream side effects. This eMedTV resource also lists some of the more common side effects of Ogen Vaginal Cream, such as vomiting, bloating, and vaginal yeast infections.
Ogen Vaginal Cream is used for treating vaginal menopause symptoms, such as dryness or itching. This eMedTV Web page describes how the medication works and explains whether there are any universally accepted off-label Ogen Vaginal Cream uses.
Ogen Vaginal Cream Warnings and Precautions
You should not use Ogen Vaginal Cream if you have a blood-clotting disorder. This eMedTV segment explains who else should not use Ogen Vaginal Cream. Warnings and precautions on what side effects may occur are also listed in this article.
| Organ Injury -- Abdominal Hysterectomy Risks |
This video segment discusses the risk of organ injury occurring with this procedure.