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… Cervicitis is common and affects many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis … spotting between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain during vaginal sex It is also possible to have cervicitis … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled … it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they … and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See …
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… my health against particle pollution? Reduce exposure during pollution events When outdoor air quality is poor, it …
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… sides) Fever (greater than 38℃ /100.4℉) Pain deep inside during vaginal sex Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting … (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: Unusual fluid from … commonly occur if you drink alcohol within 12 hours before, during and 24 to 72 hours after taking metronidazole. To … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… through sexual contact. If the virus is transmitted during sex, the bumps are usually found on the abdomen, … and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent …
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… immunized in childhood but is not provided for free in B.C. During an outbreak of pertussis, the vaccine may be provided … can also put you at risk. Pertussis can be spread to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are … 1 year of age and pregnant women in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as well as all of their household and daycare …
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… liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or anemia Health conditions causing difficulty breathing, …