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Menstruation: Not Having a Period by Age 15 On this page: Overview Related … of changes in the body to prepare for a possible pregnancy. Menstruation most often begins between the ages of 11 and …
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… help you decide whether you might have depression. It does not take the place of a doctor's diagnosis. Depression … You may: Feel sad, hopeless, or empty. Others might have noticed that you appear sad or tearful. Lose interest in or not get pleasure from most daily activities. Lose or gain …
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… gets bad enough to bother you. Key points to remember Not all cataracts need to be removed. It depends on how much … slowly over time, so you probably don't need to rush into having surgery. Most people who have cataract surgery see … and replaced with an artificial lens. Most people do not need stitches because the incision is so small. …
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… Your doctor may recommend amniocentesis if your chances of having a baby with a genetic condition or birth defect are … pregnancy to check for certain health problems. It's not a routine test. But your doctor may recommend it if a … may be born with a serious health problem. Many parents are not prepared to care for a baby who is sick or has a birth …
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… you will have a baby. Treatment increases your chances of having more than one baby at a time (multiple pregnancy). Be … FAQs What is infertility? You may be infertile if you have not been able to get pregnant after trying for at least 1 … the natural aging of the egg supply. A man's fertility is not affected as much by age. As a woman's eggs get older, …
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… unless you have already tried other treatment and it did not relieve your pain. Other treatment includes wearing … big, or if you can't easily do your daily activities. It's not clear how well bunion surgery works or which kind of … on this decision. Show which way you are leaning right now. Having bunion surgery NOT having surgery Leaning toward …
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… (chronic) sinusitis. They may get one infection after another because something blocks the flow of mucus from the sinuses or because of another health problem. Surgery can remove blockages and make … antibiotics I've tried haven't helped. I hate the idea of having the surgery, but I have tried everything else. …
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… are younger and have risk factors for heart disease. footnote 1 How often to be screened How often you should get a … Accessed October 20, 2018. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated … are younger and have risk factors for heart disease. footnote 1 How often to be screened How often you should get a …
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… gallbladder. Don't have surgery. Wait and see if you have another attack. Key points to remember If you feel … you aren't likely to have serious complications, it's okay not to have surgery. Most doctors recommend surgery if you … can be treated with medicines. What are the risks of NOT having the gallbladder removed? There is little risk in not
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… take out your uterus. Don't have surgery. You can choose another treatment, such as over-the-counter pain medicine, … decided to treat their uterine fibroids. Many fibroids do not need treatment. Key points to remember You might want to … it's major surgery and it makes you unable to get pregnant. Having this surgery means that you will no longer have …