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… The Mini-Pill On this page: Overview Overview Mini-pills are used to prevent pregnancy. They release a regular dose … in the pack contains progestin. There are no spacer pills. You have to take a pill every day at the same time to prevent pregnancy. This means you take a pill even when you have your period. How well do they work? In the …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Bunion surgery … are no guarantees that a bunion surgery will fully relieve your pain. A regional anesthetic that affects only the foot … bone affected. Complete healing may take as long as 1 year. When you take a shower or bath, the foot must be kept …
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… Self-Care Overview What can you expect from your child at this age? Children in this age … of keeping your child safe. Most injuries to children occur when parents or caregivers are tired, hungry, or emotionally … spread easily. Babies and young children have a higher risk for secondary infections from these illnesses. Take …
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… typical behaviours. Something might be a problem behaviour when it: Causes more severe, long-term consequences. … of growth that happen in teens, with examples of behaviours you might see. Remember, even if a behaviour is common in … because of drugs or alcohol. Talk with your teen about the risks of using drugs or alcohol. Drug and alcohol use can …
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… for Urinary Incontinence Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer Acute Kidney Injury Acute Kidney Injury Versus … an Injury in Children Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults Urinary Tract Infections in Children … What Type of Dialysis Should I Have? Kidney Failure: When Should I Start Dialysis? Kidney Stones: Should I Have …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radioactive iodine, … other tissue in the body. While radiation can cause thyroid cancer , treatment of hyperthyroidism with radioactive iodine does not increase your chances of getting thyroid cancer. What To Expect Most …
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… Symptoms Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is a tendon … muscle to bone. A tendon injury (tendinopathy) occurs when you have irritated or damaged these fibres. The areas most …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laminectomy is the most … to the spine, herniated discs , or tumours. In many cases, reducing pressure on the nerve roots can relieve pain and … Why It Is Done Surgery for spinal stenosis is considered when: Severe symptoms restrict normal daily activities and …
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… drugs and some pharmaceutical drugs can be harmful for you and for your developing baby during pregnancy. Using street drugs when you’re pregnant can increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and preterm delivery. You …
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… page: Overview Overview Genes influence your weight by their effect on: How calories are used (energy metabolism). Some people use calories … metabolic rate (BMR) , which is how much energy you burn when you are at rest. If you have a lower BMR, it is easier …
