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… Studies show that over 2 years, fewer than 1 out of 100 women with implants got pregnant. footnote 1 A tubal implant can be difficult to insert. Some women have to have a repeat procedure before both tubal implants are properly placed. Risks Most women who have tubal implants don't have problems. Some …
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… anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has focused on women: women athletes injure their ACLs up to 8 times as often as … athletes. footnote 1 Although the following tips come from women's programs, they can help anyone prevent ACL injuries. …
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… to recover, and what kind of follow-up you will need. Most women are able to have breast reconstruction. But it may not … look and feel. The surgeon can show you pictures of other women who had the surgery you are considering. You can also ask to talk to women who have had the surgery. Making a decision about …
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… can cause problems with the jaw or thigh bone. But most women do not have these side effects. They seem to be more likely if women take bisphosphonates for more than 5 years. Whether … activity, avoid drinking too much, and avoid smoking. Some women decide with their doctors that they want to try …
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… diabetes, which can be caused by hormonal changes Most women’s blood sugar levels can be controlled by diet, but … weeks): A shot of Rh immune globulin will be given to women who are Rh negative. Tests usually performed at all … your abdomen to check the growth of your baby Some women develop depression during pregnancy while a small …
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… or anal electrical stimulation has been tried mostly in women who have urge, stress, and mixed incontinence. There is some research that it can help reduce how often women have incontinence. footnote 1 In men who had been … Most of the studies have only included a small number of women. In those studies, about half of women had some …
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… What are fibrocystic breast changes? Many women have breasts that feel lumpy, thick, and tender, … milk (or mammary) glands get bigger, which may make some women's breasts feel lumpy and tender. These symptoms go … Your breasts are swollen. They feel tender or painful. Women often describe this as a dull or aching pain, …
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… Surgery On this page: Overview Overview Women who have had breast implants or surgery to remove … (non-cancerous) lumps usually are able to breastfeed . Women who have had surgery to make their breasts smaller … if the milk ducts were cut or removed during surgery. These women may wish to consult their surgeons to determine …
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… birth control pills do. Some research has found that women using the patch are more likely to get dangerous blood … about your risks before using the patch. A small number of women have some mild to moderate skin irritation from the … disease . Does not contain estrogen , so can be used by women who can't take estrogen. May be used by women over 35 …
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… To Expect Feeling better after surgery takes time. Most women are in the hospital 1 or 2 days after the surgery. Some women stay in the hospital up to 4 days. When you get home, … Well It Works Surgery may be the only treatment needed for women with early-stage ovarian cancer and low risk of the …
