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  • Blood transfusion

    Find out about blood transfusions, what they are, why they are done and what happens during the procedure.

  • Kidney stones - Diagnosis

    Find out how kidney stones are diagnosed. Imaging tests, such as a CT scan, can be used to help confirm the diagnosis or locate a kidney stone.

  • Your cervical screening results

    Find out when you can expect your cervical screening results and what they mean.

  • Inducing labour

    Find out about induction of labour, where the midwife or doctor starts labour artificially using a membrane sweep, pessary or hormone drip.

  • Gastroscopy

    Find out what a gastroscopy is, why it's done, what happens on the day and what the results mean.

  • Nipple discharge

    Find out about nipple discharge, including what can cause it and when to see a GP. It's usually nothing serious, but it's important to get it checked.

  • Tests and next steps for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

    Find out about the tests for diagnosing myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and what happens if you're told you have it.

  • Recovery after an abortion

    Find out about recovering from an abortion, which can take a few weeks, including what to expect, looking after yourself and who to contact about aftercare.

  • What happens

    Find out what happens during a caesarean section, how you prepare, and what happens immediately afterwards.

  • Arthroscopy

    Read about arthroscopy, a type of keyhole surgery used to diagnose and sometimes treat joint problems. Keyhole surgery is where only small cuts are made.