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… Levonorgestrel (LNg) IUD On this page: Overview Overview The … birth control . Hormonal IUDs prevent pregnancy for 3 to 5 years, depending on which IUD is used. How well does it … birth control . Hormonal IUDs prevent pregnancy for 3 to 5 years, depending on which IUD is used. How well does it …
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… Vaginal Prolapse Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works … people. But in some cases, prolapse happens again several years after surgery. Risks Problems from vaginal prolapse … people. But in some cases, prolapse happens again several years after surgery. Risks Problems from vaginal prolapse …
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… Speech and Language Development: Red Flags On this page: Overview Overview A child's failure to … by the time your child reaches kindergarten age (5 to 6 years). He or she may have difficulty learning colours, … by the time your child reaches kindergarten age (5 to 6 years). He or she may have difficulty learning colours, …
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… was screaming at me." Cathy has lived with back pain for years and knows how to deal with it. She finds time for … was screaming at me." Cathy has lived with back pain for years and knows how to deal with it. She finds time for …
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… Menstruation: Not Having a Period by Age 15 On this page: Overview Overview The menstrual cycle is … very common in teens, particularly in the first couple of years after menstruation begins. Primary amenorrhea is also … very common in teens, particularly in the first couple of years after menstruation begins. Primary amenorrhea is also …
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… of teeth. Try to get your child to stop by four or five years of age - before permanent teeth come in. To help your …
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… Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Complementary Medicines Related … . Heart failure . Sleep apnea . Many prescription and over-the-counter medicines are also linked to insomnia. Examples include antidepressants, steroids, and over-the-counter allergy medicines. Alcohol, caffeine, and …
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… Colorectal Cancer Test Recommendations On this page: Overview Overview Your risk … not at high risk, experts recommend regular screening for adults ages 50 to 74. footnote 1 Talk with your doctor about … not at high risk, experts recommend regular screening for adults ages 50 to 74. footnote 1 Talk with your doctor about …
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… Taste Changes On this page: Overview Overview Taste changes may … A decrease in or loss of taste is common in older adults. It is part of the normal aging process and may be … A decrease in or loss of taste is common in older adults. It is part of the normal aging process and may be …