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Types of Hair Loss

… hair growth cycle: anagen, catagen, and telogen. The anagen phase is when your hair grows—your hair follicle forms a new … from 2 to 6 years. The catagen phase follows the anagen stage. This is a 1- to 2-week transition stage between anagen and telogen. Less than 1% of your scalp …

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Schizophrenia

… be aware of your symptoms. Negative symptoms usually appear first. They may be hard to recognize as schizophrenia, … gradually. Childhood schizophrenia is rare. There are four stages of schizophrenia: prodromal phase, active or acute phase, remission, and relapse. Prodromal …

Cervical Effacement and Dilatation

… gets thinner. Dilatation means that the cervix opens. As labour nears, the cervix may start to thin or stretch … to efface and dilate slowly over a period of weeks. But a first-time mother often will not dilate until active labour … must be completely dilated before you can start the pushing stage. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy …

Childbirth Pain Relief Options

… reduce pain and help you feel a sense of control during labour. These techniques include: Support. Having a support … . It can help relieve pain from the second (pushing) stage of labour. It works quickly and usually doesn't affect … . It can help relieve pain from the second (pushing) stage of labour. It works quickly and usually doesn't affect …

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean VBAC

… to try a VBAC, you will have what is called a "trial of labour after caesarean," or TOLAC. This means that you plan … shorter recovery at home. A lower risk of infection. A more active role for you and your birthing partner in the birth … Try Vaginal Birth After a Past C-Section (VBAC)? As with a first-time childbirth, even if you are a good candidate for …

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Clinical Trials

… your doctor. Or call the person responsible for your trial. Phases of a clinical trial A medicine or treatment must go … been approved. Phase I. A new medicine is tested for the first time on a small group of healthy people or people with … in your area that relates to your particular disease or stage of disease. Bladder Cancer Breast …

Sexual and Reproductive Organs

… Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Charting Bedrest for Preterm Labour Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Bioidentical … Sexual Problems Fibrocystic Breasts Find Your Ovulation Day First-Trimester Examinations and Tests Fitz-Hugh–Curtis … Quick Tips: Successful Breastfeeding Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer …

Premature Preterm Infant

… Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Taking Your Baby Home The First Weeks at Home Looking Ahead to the Childhood Years … your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Depression: … Depression Delivery of Your Preterm Infant During preterm labour A preterm birth may happen suddenly or after days or …