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… Overview Overview The implant is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a thin rod about the size of a matchstick … sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV. A condom can be used to reduce your risk of getting an … sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV. A condom can be used to reduce your risk of getting an …
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… intercourse to try to become pregnant or to try to avoid pregnancy. Learn about when you may want to get help from … providers with trying to conceive. Ovulation and fertility pregnancy planning Understanding fertility is an important part of pregnancy planning. You are most likely to conceive on your …
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… are also called T-lymphocytes, T-cells, or T-helper cells. HIV invades and destroys CD4+ cells. But the body continues to produce new CD4+ cells to fight the HIV infection. If the infection is not treated with … cells to replace the number that are being destroyed by HIV. As the number of CD4+ cells in the blood drops, it …
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… cap may be difficult. The cervical cap is used to prevent pregnancy. It's called a barrier method of birth control. … transmitted infections (STIs). These include herpes and HIV. If you're not sure if your sex partner might have an … transmitted infections (STIs). These include herpes and HIV. If you're not sure if your sex partner might have an …
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… may be difficult. The diaphragm is used to prevent pregnancy. It is called a barrier method because it keeps … sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV. If you're not sure whether your partner might have an … sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV. If you're not sure whether your partner might have an …
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… page: Considerations for using cannabis Cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding Using cannabis safely … pregnant or through your breast milk Cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding Cannabis use during pregnancy can affect a developing baby (fetus). The …
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… of the fallopian tubes increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy and can cause infertility . Prevent infection from … chemotherapy or radiation therapy . Have diabetes . Are HIV -positive. Use steroids. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a … chemotherapy or radiation therapy . Have diabetes . Are HIV -positive. Use steroids. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a …
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… If these men also engage in risky sexual behaviour, have HIV , or have a sex partner with syphilis, testing should … on sexually transmitted infections: Specific population—Pregnancy. Public Health Agency of Canada . … If these men also engage in risky sexual behaviour, have HIV , or have a sex partner with syphilis, testing should …
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… artery disease, or high blood pressure. Tuberculosis (TB). HIV. Cancer or getting treatment for cancer. Conditions that … disease. Substance use disorders. Sickle cell disease. Pregnancy or a recent pregnancy. Genetic, metabolic, or … artery disease, or high blood pressure. Tuberculosis (TB). HIV. Cancer or getting treatment for cancer. Conditions that …
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… Overview The intrauterine device (IUD) is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a small, plastic, T-shaped device. Your … IUDs. Hormonal IUDs release a type of progestin to prevent pregnancy for 5 years. Copper IUDs do not use hormones and prevent pregnancy for 10 years. In some cases an IUD can be used …