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… First Appointment On this page: Overview Overview Print this form and fill in the … When was my last menstrual period? _____________ At what age did my menstrual cycles begin? _________ My cycles are: … When was I last screened for colon cancer (if I am over age 50)? _____________ If the results were abnormal, …
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… Colds On this page: … saline (saltwater) nasal washes to help keep your nasal passages open and wash out mucus and allergens. You can buy … store or drugstore. Follow the instructions on the package. Or you can make your own at home. Add 1 teaspoon (5 mL) …
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… Osteoporosis Risk in Younger Women On this page: During childhood and teenage years, new bone grows faster than existing bone is absorbed by the body. After age 30, this process begins to reverse. As a natural part of …
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… of change. Learn what changes to expect so that you can manage symptoms and keep up with daily life. Learn more about … eating a healthy diet, you provide the building blocks for growth and development that you and your baby need. Regular …
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… Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure On this page: Overview Overview Some people have … hypertension). High blood pressure can limit the baby's growth and cause other serious problems. Sometimes it's a … hypertension). High blood pressure can limit the baby's growth and cause other serious problems. Sometimes it's a …
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… Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done Risks … infection . This technique removes only the diseased and damaged nail, not the healthy part of the nail. It is done in a … and on nails that have increased in size due to abnormal growth (hypertrophic). It is rarely necessary. Risks After …
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… Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done Risks … of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage. Apply more petroleum jelly and replace the bandage as … risk of infection by keeping the area clean. Abnormal nail growth. When the nail grows back, it may be odd in shape and …
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… Rashes or Sores in the Groin On this page: Overview Overview Rashes in the … be the first symptom of several STIs. If you have a rash or growths in the groin or genital area, do not have sexual … be the first symptom of several STIs. If you have a rash or growths in the groin or genital area, do not have sexual …
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… Second-Trimester Examinations and Tests On this page: Overview Overview At each prenatal … size of your uterus (fundal height) to track your baby's growth and position. Second-trimester tests During your … size of your uterus (fundal height) to track your baby's growth and position. Second-trimester tests During your …
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… Third-Trimester Examinations and Tests On this page: Overview Overview At each prenatal … and feel your belly. This is done to check your baby's growth and position. Late in the third trimester, your … and feel your belly. This is done to check your baby's growth and position. Late in the third trimester, your …