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… hypothyroidism, but older adults are more likely to get it. Women age 60 and older have the highest risk. You are more … likely to develop hypothyroidism than younger people. And women are more likely than men to develop thyroid disease. … aging. Symptoms in infants, children, teens, and pregnant women Although rare, hypothyroidism can occur in infants, …
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… heart defect such as a bicuspid aortic valve . Pregnant women Valvuloplasty may be used for pregnant women who get aortic valve stenosis symptoms during their … heart defect such as a bicuspid aortic valve . Pregnant women Valvuloplasty may be used for pregnant women who get …
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… 1 Sedimentation rate Men: 0–15 millimetres per hour (mm/hr) Women: 0–20 mm/hr Children: 0–10 mm/hr Newborns: 0–2 mm/hr … 1 Sedimentation rate Men: 0–15 millimetres per hour (mm/hr) Women: 0–20 mm/hr Children: 0–10 mm/hr Newborns: 0–2 mm/hr …
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… density: Level A: Almost all fatty tissue (1 out of 10 women) Level B: Scattered areas of dense tissue, but mostly fatty tissue (4 out of 10 women) Level C: Mixed dense and fatty tissue, also called heterogeneous (4 out of 10 women) Level D: Extremely dense tissue (1 out of 10 women) …
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… doctor discuss how lupus may affect your pregnancy. Most women with lupus have successful pregnancies. Women who become pregnant during lupus remission are more … premature birth and stillbirth. This risk is greatest among women who have kidney problems or antiphospholipid, anti-Ro, …
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… screening of at-risk groups: footnote 1 Sexually active women and men age 25 years or younger. Pregnant women. All pregnant women should be screened at the first prenatal visit. For …
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… are lots of different approaches to managing pain. Many women cope with pain with the help of: A supportive person … Acupuncture and/or acupressure Hypnosis However, sometimes women in labour need additional pain relief. Here are some … labour in order to wear off before baby is born. Makes some women feel drowsy, dizzy or nauseated. Dulls pain, but …
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… Information Overview Breast lumps are common, especially in women ages 30 to 50. A number of conditions can result in a … usually goes away after menopause but may be found in women who are taking hormone therapy after menopause. … that control the menstrual cycle. Cysts are rare in women older than 50 and are not related to breast cancer. If …
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… tubes. Don't have surgery. This decision aid is for women who are at high risk for ovarian cancer and are … having their ovaries removed to prevent it. It is not for women at average risk for ovarian cancer. Deciding whether … risk isn't high, removing your ovaries is not recommended. Women who have a strong family history of ovarian cancer …
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… leave you feeling sad, overwhelmed and confused. For many women, these feelings are temporary, but for others, … during pregnancy is common - about 10 to 15 per cent of women will develop it. This form of depression can affect … ability to take care of yourself and your baby after birth. Women who experience depression during pregnancy are more …
