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Dr. Vivien Brown

Dr. Vivien Brown

MD,CM, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP
Family Doctor
Toronto, ON
Q:

How are the birth control pills today different from previous pills?

A:

Birth control pills have evolved over time, and now we have versions with much lower doses of hormone in them, like estrogen. These lower hormone doses actually decrease the risk of complications that are associated with taking birth control pills. Of course, when you are discussing your birth control options with your doctor, he/she will review your health history to determine whether the birth control pill is a safe choice for you.

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Today's Risks for the Birth Control Pill

Dr. Amit Gupta

Dr. Amit Gupta

MD, FACS
Ophthalmologist
Scarborough, ON
Q:

What to Expect When Getting Laser Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy

A:

For diabetic retinopathy, laser treatment, which is the conventional treatment, is used for multiple reasons. There is laser that is done around the edges of the eye, and what you can expect is that you’ll put in a machine called a slit lamp—very much the same as the machine you have your eyes examined in. So something that’s familiar to most people if they’ve had an eye exam.

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What to Expect When Getting Laser Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr. Kevin Zorn

Dr. Kevin Zorn

Urologist
Montreal, QC
Q:

What are BPH - Treatment with Medications

A:

Treatment with medication is the frontline therapy that primary care, emergency doctors, and urologists have been prescribing since their first discovery in the 1970s. Medications called alpha-blockers are typically used first and they are used to relax the prostate.

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BPH - Treatment with Medications

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