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… you have sex. Condoms are the only form of birth control that also helps prevent STIs. Don't … shots. If your doctor prescribed antibiotic pills, take them as directed. Do not stop …
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… How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis … like sore(s) or rashes, tested. Your health care provider may give you a referral … clinic in B.C. or get tested online, visit Smart Sex Resource at …
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… at the site where the bacteria entered the body. This often occurs within 3 weeks of … the person was symptom-free but then started having symptoms again. Relapses can occur … blood vessel and heart problems, mental disorders, blindness, nerve system problems, …
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… syphilis any time during pregnancy or during labour or delivery. It's very important to … syphilis any time during pregnancy or during labour or delivery. It's very important to …
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… herpes, chlamydia or gonorrhea) having oral sex (although the risk of HIV … always use condoms for any vaginal, anal, and oral sex; talk with your sex partner(s) about … you can take antiretroviral drugs (known as oral pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP) if you …
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… look for problems with your baby. Depression screening Your doctor or midwife may continue … and after birth. Testing for genetic conditions and birth defects You can choose whether to have tests for certain conditions, such as Down syndrome . …
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… in duration. Your healthcare provider will record your detailed physical history, perform …
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… sexually transmitted infections, or thyroid disease. You'll also be checked for past … sexually transmitted infections, or thyroid disease. You'll also be checked for past …
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… you may have include tests for blood type, anemia, and HIV . You may be screened for … you may have include tests for blood type, anemia, and HIV . You may be screened for …
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… them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the Facts 2 … test. You may decide not to have any tests. Or, you may want to have a diagnostic … diagnostic test, then you can skip screening tests and decide whether to have chorionic …
