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… HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … the virus from multiplying. When the amount of HIV in the blood is minimized, the immune system has a chance to … the mother. Planned caesarean delivery for women who have a high viral load . This means they have a higher risk for …
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… Chronic Pancreatitis: Pain Management On this page: Overview … is a frustrating, sometimes debilitating aspect of ongoing (chronic) pancreatitis . Many people have pain for many … never occurs. If you are having debilitating pain from chronic pancreatitis, you may be referred to a pain clinic. …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention … your doctor will likely do a pelvic examination, a blood test, and an ultrasound. How is an ectopic pregnancy … pregnancy is found later or is causing internal bleeding or high hCG levels. The surgery may be done through one or more …
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… Obesity and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … of problems. Babies born to mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: Birth defects, such as a heart defect or … a higher risk of: Problems during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure , gestational diabetes , or pre-eclampsia . …
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… Surgery for Chronic Pelvic Pain On this page: Surgery Overview What To … Laparotomy is a likely treatment for moderate to severe chronic female pelvic pain when: Sites of endometriosis … (presacral neurectomy). How Well It Works Surgery for chronic female pelvic pain should be limited to the …
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… Nerve Ablation for Chronic Pain On this page: Related … is a method that may be used to reduce certain kinds of chronic pain by preventing transmission of pain signals. It … will probably not work for you. Chronic Pain Low Back Pain Current as of: November …
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… Bedrest in Pregnancy On this page: Overview … pregnancy. Sometimes bedrest is prescribed if there is a high risk of having your baby early. This is called preterm … from bedrest? The biggest risk for women on bedrest is blood clots ( deep vein thrombosis ) in your leg or lungs. …
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… Pregnancy and Epilepsy On this page: Overview Related … birth defects, stillbirth, and seizure-related problems is higher for babies born to someone with epilepsy. Most … a single medicine. Changing the medicine dosage. Having blood tests to make sure you have the right levels of …
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… Molar Pregnancy On this page: What is a molar pregnancy? A molar pregnancy means that tissue that normally … diagnosed? Your doctor can find a molar pregnancy with: A blood test to measure your pregnancy hormones. A pelvic …
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… Ending a pregnancy Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview You may need to end a pregnancy for personal or medical reasons. Other times it … are available to people in B.C. If you have questions about pregnancy options, procedures and other topics, you can call …
