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… and itching and prevent infection from a bite or sting. After a sting After you are stung, try to move away from the stinging insect. Bees will alert … your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your …
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… contraception? Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy if: You had sex without using birth control . There is a chance that you could get … method of birth control, such as birth control pills, the vaginal ring, or the patch, check with your doctor about …
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… Infants born before 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If your infant … thing. What can you expect after an extremely premature birth? If the baby can't breathe, the first decision that … (2006). EPICure: facts and figures: Why preterm labour should be treated. British Journal of Obstetrics and …
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… is the organ in your lower belly where a fetus grows during pregnancy. After a hysterectomy, you won't be able to get … belly. The doctor takes out the uterus through this cut. Vaginal hysterectomy. The doctor takes out the uterus … to many health problems. Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? Hysterectomy: Should I …
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… use disorder . A problem with the structure of the organs. Pregnancy and childbirth that put stress on the back and … include: Severe cramping during periods. Heavy or irregular vaginal bleeding. Pain during sex. Pain when you urinate or … to find a cause, your doctor can do a number of tests and try certain treatments to see if they work. Symptoms that …
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… "cone-head." This is most common with babies who are born vaginally (rather than by caesarean section). Bruising may … within a couple of weeks. Downy hair on forehead, cheeks, shoulders, and back. This is especially common in babies who … baby bundled in the cold and dressed lightly in the heat. Try to keep your home at a stable temperature. Related …
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… Taking some prescription or other medicines during pregnancy may cause congenital heart defects. Women who use … or swelling Sweating easily Not gaining weight as they should A bluish tint to the skin, lips, and fingernails that … test may find a heart defect. The test, called an oximetry test, checks the oxygen level in the blood. Many …
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… for Glaucoma and a Cataract Taste Changes Tension-Free Vaginal Tape for Stress Incontinence in Women Total … section Make a Wise Decision Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? Advance … Osteoporosis: Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? Osteoporosis: Should I Take Bisphosphonate …
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… pressure on the belly and pelvis, such as obesity and pregnancy, also can cause swelling in the feet and ankles … Many medicines can cause problems in the legs. For example, birth control pills and other hormones can increase your … to use the leg or foot normally no matter how hard you try. Pain or swelling may make it hard to move, but that is …
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… 11, 2013 During the second trimester - weeks 15 to 27 of pregnancy - your emotions may feel more stable. You’ll also … and ankles is normal during pregnancy. Most of the swelling should be gone when you get up in the morning. If it does … your eyes, and down the sides of your nose Drink water Try saltwater nose drops made from 1/4 teaspoon of salt …