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… Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? Decision Point You may … (ET) after hysterectomy and oophorectomy. Don't use ET. Try other treatment for menopause symptoms and to prevent … ET also helps with other early menopause symptoms, such as vaginal dryness and sleep problems. ET does have risks, …
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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … Have surgery to relieve symptoms of Dupuytren's disease. Try other treatments instead, such as finger exercises, … use of your hands. Dupuytren's disease sometimes comes back after surgery. Talk with your doctor about your risk of the …
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… Stress Incontinence in Women: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … Have surgery for stress incontinence. Don't have surgery. Try exercises, medicines, and medical devices instead. Key … muscles that control urination. Medicine . An example is vaginal estrogen cream. Mechanical devices . These are …
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… Your Baby's Movements During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … feet-down, or even sideways. When and how often babies move After 18 to 20 weeks, you may notice that your baby moves … are awake at night. Starting at about 30 to 32 weeks, you should feel your baby move several times a day. Babies …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Uterine Fibroid Embolization? Decision Point … effect on fertility. And there may be a higher risk for pregnancy problems after embolization. Fibroids usually get … own after menopause. If you are near menopause, you could try hormone therapy for a while. FAQs What are uterine …
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… What to Do About Missed or Skipped Birth Control Pills On this page: Overview Related … for specific instructions. Or call your doctor. How likely pregnancy is depends on a few things, such as when you … using emergency contraception if you've had sex in the past 5 days. If you are vomiting or have diarrhea for more …
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… Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy Last updated January 30, 2018 When you’re … others cannot. And some STIs can cause problems with your pregnancy and harm your baby. Your healthcare provider will … especially if you’re not in a steady relationship. You should also avoid high-risk activities, such as: Having …
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… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … for nerve damage. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy often go away after childbirth. Unless your … surgery. footnote 3 It's not clear how long you should try non-surgical treatment before considering surgery. But …
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… Younger-Looking and Healthier Body After Quitting Smoking On this page: Overview Overview It's … for a healthy start. Underweight babies and problems during pregnancy are less likely for those who quit smoking. … for a healthy start. Underweight babies and problems during pregnancy are less likely for those who quit smoking. …
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… Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use On this page: Overview … caution. footnote 1 Hyperthermia during the first weeks of pregnancy has been linked to neural tube defects . footnote … If you use a hot tub or sauna, be careful. The tub or sauna should not be so hot that you are uncomfortable. Lower the …
