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… of pregnancy. Before myomectomy, gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRH-a) therapy may be used to shrink fibroids and the uterus. This may allow your …
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… Information Treatment Overview External beam radiation therapy uses doses of radiation to kill cancer cells. A beam of … cancer. Breast Cancer Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? …
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… disease, your blood doesn't clot well. This happens because you don't have a certain protein in your blood. Or you … have the von Willebrand factor, but it doesn't work as it should. This usually causes mild to moderate bleeding … pills, or an intrauterine device (IUD) that contains hormones, to help control heavy menstrual periods. If you …
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… Hyperthyroidism: Graves' Ophthalmopathy Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? … Storm Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism Thyroid Hormone Production and Function Thyroid Nodules … Thyroid …
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… card. The card is signed by your doctor. Why not everyone should use antibiotics Antibiotics are useful in minimizing the … card. The card is signed by your doctor. Why not everyone should use antibiotics Antibiotics are useful in minimizing …
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… updated March 29, 2024 Your kidneys remove waste, produce hormones and balance the fluids and chemicals in your body. … Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Anemia of Chronic Kidney … Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? Medicines That Can Cause Acute Kidney Injury Nephrotic Syndrome Percutaneous …
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… Prolapse On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … and injured. Other causes of prolapse include aging, menopause, obesity, and frequent constipation. What are the … important to many health problems. Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery? Cause Pelvic organ prolapse occurs …
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… Barrier methods Block sperm from reaching the egg. Some are used with spermicide, which kills sperm. Fertility awareness … to become pregnant (fertile). An extra method or abstinence should be used during this time of fertility. Permanent … to become pregnant (fertile). An extra method or abstinence should be used during this time of fertility. Permanent …
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… is actinic keratosis? Actinic keratosis is a skin growth caused by sun damage. It can turn into skin cancer, but this … is diagnosed through a skin examination. Your doctor may use a bright light or magnifying lens to look for growths, … Your doctor may recommend one of these treatments: Cryotherapy. This involves freezing the skin growth with liquid …
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… Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer … skin care is important during radiation therapy. And you should check with your doctor before using any deodorants, …
