Masculinizing Surgery
Overview Masculinizing gender-affirming procedures help transgender patients achieve physical traits that better match their gender identity. Common options include chest (top) surgery to create a flatter,…
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Ventricular Assist Device Procedure
By Janis · June 9, 2025
Overview A ventricular assist device (VAD) helps the heart pump blood when it becomes too weak. Several types of VADs exist, including those that support the…
Read More →Feminizing Hormone Therapy
By Janis · June 9, 2025
Overview Feminizing hormone therapy, also known as gender-affirming hormone therapy, helps individuals develop secondary sex characteristics linked to female puberty. Key changes often include breast growth,…
Read More →Heart Valve Surgery Procedure
By Janis · June 9, 2025
Overview Heart valve surgery is a major medical procedure that corrects problems with the heart’s valves. These valves—mitral, tricuspid, pulmonary, and aortic—help control the flow of…
Read More →X-ray Test
By Janis · June 9, 2025
Overview X-rays are a common form of medical imaging that doctors and dentists use to see inside the body. These tests are straightforward and do not…
Read More →Breast Biopsy Test and Procedure
By Janis · June 9, 2025
Overview A breast biopsy is a medical test that checks breast tissue for unusual changes. During this process, a healthcare provider removes a small piece of…
Read More →Tilt Table Test
By Janis · June 9, 2025
Overview A tilt table test helps check how a person’s body handles moving from lying down to standing up. It tracks heart rate and blood pressure…
Read More →Hemodialysis Procedure
By Janis · June 9, 2025
Overview Hemodialysis uses a special machine to clean the blood by removing extra waste, salt, and fluids. When the kidneys lose their ability to perform this…
Read More →Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) Procedure
By Janis · June 9, 2025
Overview Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a widely-used surgical solution for urinary issues linked to an enlarged prostate gland. The surgeon uses a special…
Read More →Laminectomy Procedure
By Janis · June 9, 2025
Overview Laminectomy is a type of spinal surgery that removes part of the vertebra, known as the lamina. The lamina forms the back part of the…
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