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… Emotions and Menopause On this page: Overview Overview The … to feel unsettled about body changes that seem beyond your control, including: Loss of fertility. Aging. Changes … Perimenopause Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Peritoneal dialysis uses a membrane inside your body ( peritoneal membrane ) as a filter. It clears … or prevented. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… and engaged. You can probably keep working right up to your due date if there are no problems with your pregnancy. … or school. There are things you can do to help you have a healthy pregnancy. In general: Don't lift heavy objects, stand on ladders, or use or be near machinery that vibrates. Avoid harmful …
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… Risks Surgery Overview A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser beam is used to: Destroy (vaporize) abnormal cervical tissue that … pads if needed. Do not have sex or place anything in your vagina for 2 to 4 weeks after the treatment or until … delivery. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Apply cool compresses to burns on the face or body. Do not use ice or ice water, which can cause tissue damage. Take … become too tight if the skin swells. Clean the burn Wash your hands before cleaning a burn. Do not touch the burn … Shock Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… trees with ripe fruit, where bees spend their time. Do not use perfumes, scented soaps, or suntan lotion. Do not wear … Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… The thickness of lenses you need to wear depends on your activities and any eye conditions you have. The lenses … shield and helmet combinations are available that can be used in contact sports. People with only one functional eye … Activities Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… only if you: Have an impaired immune system. This can be caused by many things, such as infection with HIV or the use … contact with other people's blood or body fluids as part of your job. Are a sex partner of someone with chronic … Hepatitis B Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… The oral kind and the high-dose inhaled kind can cause bone loss over time. If you are on these types of … healing can take a long time because osteoporosis reduces your bones' ability to rebuild. If you use steroid medicines … Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… (say "lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee") is a type of surgery that uses very small cuts. These cuts are called incisions. The doctor puts a lighted tube through incisions in your belly. This tube is called a scope. Then the doctor … (GERD) Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
