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… It raises your estrogen level. HT may increase the risk of problems in a small number of women. These problems … clots. Stroke. Heart disease. Breast cancer. Dementia. Risk varies based on when you start HT in menopause and how … long you take it. Starting HT in early menopause has less risk than when it's started later in menopause. footnote 1 …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Cryotherapy (cryosurgery) destroys … may grow back. More than one treatment is often needed. Risks Some risks of cryotherapy include pain during and after …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview This procedure is used to remove … work for most people with stones in the kidney or ureter . Risks Risks of this procedure include: Bleeding. Holes …
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… more members of a family have had the disease), then your risk of getting it is higher. When a disease is found in families, the cause could … have had the disease), then your risk of getting it is higher. When a disease is found in families, the cause could …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Watchful waiting (surveillance) is … slow-growing NHL may live a long time without symptoms. Risks There do not seem to be any risks involved in watchful waiting for some types of NHL …
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… that contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD) because of the risk of an allergic reaction. Health Canada encourages … that contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD) because of the risk of an allergic reaction. Health Canada encourages … and temporary tattoos to their local health unit. The risk of developing a severe allergic reaction to henna …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Nerve stimulator devices for … rid of the need for medicine. But it can help reduce the risk of complications from severe or repeated seizures. What … seizures. The benefits of DBS seem to increase over time. Risks Nerve stimulation is considered safe. Side effects of …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Infrared … 15 minutes at a time to relieve discomfort. To reduce the risk of bleeding, avoid taking aspirin and other … last. And 2 out of 10 people may need surgery. footnote 1 Risks Risks of coagulation therapy include: Considerable …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview A filling is a material that your … period of time, you may need to replace a worn-out filling. Risks There is almost no risk involved in having a cavity filled. If you have certain …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Stem cell transplant is … treatment was mostly done for children. That's because the risk for serious problems increases with a person's age. But … donor (someone who has closely matching bone marrow). The risks of stem cell transplant become greater as a person …