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… on also using birth control pills to reduce our risk of pregnancy. Matt, age 27: My dad told me when I was a … have steady jobs, and we're building our home in the country. We still hope to travel this summer, so we've decided … law school, I was not as careful with birth control as I should have been. I was lucky that none of my partners …
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… Resuming Sexual Activity After a Heart Attack On this page: Overview Related … are having sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction or vaginal dryness, talk with your doctor about what treatments … goal is to enjoy sex again. Talk with your doctor before trying an erection-enhancing medicine. Some medicines for …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … from getting larger. But it can help your symptoms. Try these home treatment tips: Practice "double voiding." … number of men say they are unable to hold back their urine after surgery. Out of 100 men who have TURP, about 1 reports …
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… Pregnancy: Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Radiation On this page: … X-rays during pregnancy. Many X-rays can be delayed until after pregnancy. If X-rays are needed, be sure to tell the … computers, or electric blankets has not been shown to cause birth defects. You can use an electric blanket or water bed …
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… Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums On this page: … serious allergy problems, talk to your doctor or midwife. Try using a humidifier. Use it at night. Follow the … It can seem like a long time. Resist the urge to peek after a few minutes to see if your nose has stopped …
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… Birth Control Pills: Missed or Skipped Periods On this page: … any pills, skip 1 period, yet have no other signs of early pregnancy, it is very unlikely that you are pregnant. Signs of early pregnancy include fatigue, breast tenderness or enlargement, …
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… Urinary Problems During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Most women have an increased urge to urinate during pregnancy. This is a normal body response related to hormone … infections , miscarriage , and having a premature or low-birth-weight baby. The inability to urinate (retention) may …
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… Sleep Problems During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Sleep problems are common during pregnancy. Hormonal changes plus the discomforts of later … return as your due date approaches. Improving your sleep Try to get the best sleep possible. These tips might help. …
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… Pregnancy: Prenatal Visit Schedule On this page: Overview Overview As your pregnancy moves along, your prenatal visits will happen more … to 3 weeks from weeks 28 to 36. Every week from week 36 to birth. In some cases, age or a medical problem may mean …
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… Pregnancy: Work and School Issues On this page: Overview … up to your due date if there are no problems with your pregnancy. Women who have uncomplicated pregnancies can … cervix before 36 weeks of pregnancy or a history of giving birth before your due date. High blood pressure or other …
