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… prevent pregnancy. It's a small, plastic, T-shaped device. Your doctor places the IUD in your uterus. There are two types of IUDs. Hormonal IUDs … In some cases an IUD can be used longer. footnote 1 Talk to your doctor about how long you can use your IUD. Once you …
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… Alcohol Use On this page: Overview Overview If changing your alcohol use is a goal, then knowing what you'll gain by … that you have good reasons to cut back or quit—whatever your goal is. Put a check next to the statements that you … such as saving money or being a good role model to your children, or whatever comes to your mind: If you …
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… depression affects up to 15 out of 100 women. footnote 1 If your moodiness or anxiety lasts for more than 2 weeks, or if … you may have postpartum depression. How can you care for yourself? Many new moms feel down, anxious, or irritable … But there are many things you can do to help take care of yourself as you adjust to having a new baby. Ask for help …
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… do not share towels and face cloths with other people. If your doctor prescribes antibiotics, take them as directed. Do not stop taking them just because your boil heals. You need to take the full course of … wear tight clothing over the area. If you have many boils, your doctor may prescribe a cream or ointment that you put …
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… (thrombosed, or clotted, hemorrhoid), a doctor may relieve your pain by removing the contents of the clot. The doctor … of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes) and to gently cleanse your anal area with a cleansing agent such as Balneol. Your doctor may give you a cream that contains a local …
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… Overview Keeping a daily record can help you and your doctor find the best treatment for urinary … and all urine released, whether voluntary or involuntary. Your health professional may also call this a voiding log, … diary. The diary is usually kept for 3 to 4 days. Record in your diary: The time and amount of each urination. The …
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… Many prescription and non-prescription medicines may reduce your blood's ability to clot and cause bruising or bleeding … non-prescription medicine with a blood thinner may increase your risk of bruising and bleeding. Medicines used to treat … non-prescription medicine, stop taking the medicine. Call your doctor if you feel you need to keep taking the medicine …
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… You may not have any symptoms when something is stuck in your esophagus . But when symptoms are present, they may … neck, chest, or abdomen. Feeling that something is stuck in your throat. If an object is stuck in your esophagus, your doctor will need to remove it. Most …
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… will be able to provide the names of lawyers in your area who deal with these issues. For certain types of legal advice, contact your provincial Legal Aid service or your provincial Alzheimer Society for more information. As …
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… page: Overview Overview If you have diabetes, talk with your health professional (if you haven't already) about how often you need to test your blood sugar level. Use this form to record the times that you should test and when to call your health professional for blood sugar problems. Post the …