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… vagina. The doctor uses the heated wire to cut out tissue. After the procedure, another doctor will look at the tissue … several hours after LEEP. A dark brown discharge during the first week is normal. You may have some spotting for about 3 weeks. LEEP is done in a doctor's office, a clinic, or a …
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… Key points to remember Surgery is usually done only after other treatments for stress incontinence have failed. … incontinence in women. Stress incontinence can be caused by childbirth, weight gain, or other problems that stretch the … than one cause, so your doctor will treat the main cause first. Surgery for stress incontinence is usually done only …
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… one day and overwhelmed the next. You may worry about childbirth or lifestyle changes. Feeling anxious about the …
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… success if you make a long-term plan with your doctor. Your first goal will likely be to improve your health, not to … success if you make a long-term plan with your doctor. Your first goal will likely be to improve your health, not to … or have weight-loss surgery if: You do not lose weight after you have tried healthy eating and more activity for 6 …
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… Most infants lose up to 10% of their birth weight in the first week. A baby's weight decreases from the normal loss … get longer and the baby gets more calorie-rich milk. After 2 weeks, most infants have gained back the lost weight and …
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… Vacuum aspiration uses gentle suction to empty the uterus after a miscarriage. Many miscarriages pass on their own, … feel like menstrual cramps. Cramping may last up to a few weeks. It's common to have many different emotions after a … recovery includes: Irregular bleeding or spotting for the first 2 weeks. Use sanitary pads until you stop bleeding. …
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… during pregnancy: What to expect Labour and delivery First stage In the first stage of labour, you’ll have contractions, discomfort … many women feel is the most challenging. For more on the first stage of labour, visit: First stage of labour - Active …
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… medicines are used. You take one medicine. Within 2 days after the first medicine, you take the second medicine. The timing … pass the pregnancy tissue. Bleeding or spotting for up to 2 weeks. Cramping for up to a few weeks. Caring for yourself …
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… your baby.  Here are some guidelines that can help. In the first three to four days after birth, your baby may lose some weight. This is normal, … the start of a feeding and soft afterwards. After several weeks, it is normal to have soft breasts before and during …
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… and itching and prevent infection from a bite or sting. After a sting After you are stung, try to move away from the … a bite or sting for 15 to 20 minutes once an hour for the first 6 hours. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the … wet cloth on the bite or sting for up to 6 hours. After the first 6 hours, if swelling is not present, try applying …