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… What is pre-eclampsia? Pre-eclampsia is high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy that may affect the mother's … seizures (eclampsia). Pre-eclampsia usually goes away after the baby is delivered. But symptoms may last a few … pre-eclampsia don't show up until days or even weeks after childbirth. After you've had pre-eclampsia, you have a …
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… alone 28 18 Sponge with spermicide (no previous vaginal childbirth) 12 9 Sponge with spermicide (after vaginal childbirth) 24 20 Cervical cap (no previous vaginal childbirth) 16 9 Cervical cap (after vaginal delivery) 32 26 Fertility awareness How well …
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… also called the "baby blues," during the first few days after childbirth. They may lose sleep, feel irritable, cry easily, … In some women, sometime in the first 3 months after delivery, the baby blues become a more serious …
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… Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint … joint and cause a serious problem. What To Expect After surgery You might get intravenous (IV) antibiotics for about a day after surgery. You will also receive medicines to control …
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… Get the facts Your options Use estrogen therapy (ET) after hysterectomy and oophorectomy. Don't use ET. Try other … menopause . Without estrogen, you are at risk for weak bones later in life, which can lead to osteoporosis . ET … or 40s, you may want to use ET to avoid early menopause after oophorectomy. But if you have already gone through …
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… a serious illness that can happen in the first few months after childbirth. It also can happen after miscarriage or stillbirth. It can make you feel very …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Childbirth and breastfeeding may affect your sexual desire. … your partner. But you may feel more comfortable having sex after the baby is born. Each woman's experience is … your partner. But you may feel more comfortable having sex after the baby is born. Each woman's experience is …
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… most likely to come out in the first few months of IUD use, after being inserted just after childbirth, or in people who have not had a baby. What are …
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… time. A woman who feels supported by her partner during and after pregnancy may feel happier and less stressed. Lower … prenatal tests, such as those for birth defects. Go to childbirth classes. You also can support your partner in … can help ease stress and aches as the pregnancy goes on. After the baby arrives Help feed, change, and bathe your …
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… if you are at risk for osteoporosis . The DXA test measures bone thickness to find out if you have osteoporosis or if … get older. Being a woman who has gone through menopause. After menopause, your body makes less estrogen. Estrogen … a follow-up bone density test, for example, a year or two after treatment starts. Getting follow-up tests doesn't make …