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… keeps the sperm and eggs apart. For the cap to work well, you need to use it every time you have vaginal sex. You must … you have vaginal sex. If you have sex more than one time when the cap is in place, apply more spermicide to your … by a vaginal birth. If you have had a vaginal childbirth: When the cap is used exactly as directed , it is about 74% …
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… a plan for healthy eating means setting goals, tracking your progress, and rewarding yourself. Setting goals Set … You can set them on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. When setting goals, consider: Where you want to start. This … things you do in a notebook or journal. Look over this when you begin to doubt yourself or your abilities. Pay …
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… they don't want to bore someone else with their memories. You may need to encourage an older person and let him or her … are genuinely interested in hearing about his or her life. When people start talking about their past, they often … to share a story. You can say, "Tell me what it was like when you went to high school (first got married, started …
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… page: Overview Overview Sometimes after you swallow a pill it may feel like it "got stuck" or didn't … or eat a piece of bread. You may not have any symptoms when something is stuck in your esophagus . But when symptoms are present, they may include: Rapid, noisy, …
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… testicle through a small incision. This method may be used when there is a blockage that prevents sperm from being ejaculated or when there is a problem with sperm development. People with … and egg retrieval To prepare for a procedure using your own eggs, you will likely get daily hormone shots and …
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… (POTS) is a fast heart rate (tachycardia) that starts after you stand up. This can cause symptoms such as dizziness or … alcohol, exercise, and standing for a long time. When you first notice symptoms, lying down may help you feel … your doctor may: Ask about your symptoms, including when and how they started. Check how your blood pressure and …
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… nerves caused by diabetes. These nerves control things like your heartbeat, blood pressure, sweating, digestion, … system, causing a: Sudden drop in blood pressure when you sit or stand up suddenly (orthostatic hypotension). Rapid heart rate when you are not exercising (resting tachycardia). Heart …
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… gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers are similar, except for when pain occurs. Pain from a gastric ulcer often occurs when food is still in the stomach, shortly after eating. … eating, and may improve after eating. Pain also may wake you in the middle of the night. Symptoms alone cannot be …
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… Managing Your Emotional Reactions On this page: Getting Started … ideas to try. Consider your emotions without judging them. When a situation upsets you, take a moment to process your … feeling. Look at things from a different point of view. When you do this, you may see that the event had nothing to …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If you have a family member or friend who is using drugs or … that may help. Choose a good time to talk. Find a time when the person is not using substances, when you are both calm and not angry, and when you can speak …