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… Birth Control: How to Use a Diaphragm On this page: Overview Overview Diaphragms are … you have vaginal sex. The diaphragm will last for 1 to 2 years. You need a prescription from your doctor for a … vaginal creams, oils, or ointments, which can damage a rubber diaphragm. But water-based personal lubricants, …
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… Get Regular Exercise for Mental Health On this page: Overview Overview Exercise is about … any health problems, or if you have not exercised in many years, talk to your doctor about: What activities are safe … any health problems, or if you have not exercised in many years, talk to your doctor about: What activities are safe …
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… Coping After a Traumatic Event On this page: Overview Overview A traumatic event is a very upsetting … memory loss or trouble concentrating. It can take months or years to heal from a traumatic event. But most people get … memory loss or trouble concentrating. It can take months or years to heal from a traumatic event. But most people get …
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… Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery On this page: Overview Overview What … had weight-loss surgery, experts suggest waiting for 1 to 2 years after the surgery to get pregnant. footnote 1 This … had weight-loss surgery, experts suggest waiting for 1 to 2 years after the surgery to get pregnant. footnote 1 This …
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… Effectiveness Rate of Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview Overview These … a method. These numbers reflect studies of real-life usage. footnote 1 , footnote 2 You can improve on the … a method. These numbers reflect studies of real-life usage. footnote 1 , footnote 2 You can improve on the …
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… Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics …
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… In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) for Farsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … tissue from the cornea very precisely. It doesn't damage nearby tissues. The flap is then replaced, allowing for … on the eye. You will also get instructions on how to manage your pain. Someone must drive you home and then back to …
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… Types of Contact Lenses On this page: Overview Overview Several types of … RGP lenses usually need to be replaced after 2 to 3 years of use. Soft contact lenses Soft (silicone hydrogel) … RGP lenses usually need to be replaced after 2 to 3 years of use. Soft contact lenses Soft (silicone hydrogel) …
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… Jeremy's Story: Focusing on Eating Habits On this page: Jeremy's Story Jeremy's Story Jeremy grew up being … much thought until he found himself gaining weight several years after university. In November 2006, Jeremy hit a … better off than if you were going to buy it already packaged. You know exactly what's in it." Not feeling …
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… Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is … ARDS, some recover completely. But it can take a few years to do so. Others have long-term health problems, such … ARDS, some recover completely. But it can take a few years to do so. Others have long-term health problems, such …