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… Myomectomy On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works … hormone analogue (GnRH-a) therapy may be used to shrink fibroids and the uterus. This may allow your doctor to use a smaller cut during the surgery. And it can also …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Changes in Menstrual Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and non-prescription … blood clots. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (for example, Advil or Motrin) and …
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… and adds 40 weeks. If you are planning a pregnancy, you can use this calculator to plan the birth for a certain month or … professional will also measure the size of your uterus and use ultrasound testing to determine your due date. Explore … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Massage Therapy During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview When you are pregnant, you can use massage therapy to relax and to help relieve muscle … of your belly. Firm massage of the pregnant belly could cause serious pregnancy problems. Talk to your doctor before …
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… Charting Your Basal Body Temperature On this page: Overview Overview You can use these instructions if you are using a thermometer that … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Effects of Diethylstilbestrol (DES) Exposure On this page: Overview … risk for cancer of the cervix or vagina. DES is no longer used because of these risks. Abnormal …
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… Form for Carbohydrate Counting On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to count carbs. List the food, how much you … Diabetes Educator Colleen O'Connor PhD, RD - Registered Dietitian Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
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… is actinic keratosis? Actinic keratosis is a skin growth caused by sun damage. It can turn into skin cancer, but this … is diagnosed through a skin examination. Your doctor may use a bright light or magnifying lens to look for growths, … (pigment) of your skin. Photodynamic therapy (PDT). This uses medicine, such as aminolevulinic acid (ALA), that is …
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… Restless Legs Syndrome: Getting More Sleep Actionset Overview Having a sleepless night now and then can be … soft drinks), especially 4 to 6 hours before bedtime. Don't use tobacco, especially near bedtime or if you wake up … or read a book. During the night Reduce noise in the house, or mask it with a steady, low noise such as a fan …
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… Monitoring During Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview What is monitored … doses of sedative medicines are planned. So some people use the term "MAC" to describe sedation that makes you fall … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
