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… or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care … Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health …
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… may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … transducer over your belly. This is the typical method used during routine prenatal ultrasounds An endovaginal (EV), or …
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… Sleep For My Baby . What can I do to keep my baby safe during sleep? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back … sleep. Do not use items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that … is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … It may be less effective for people who have a greater body mass index (see How can I tell if the pills worked or … sex, or your partner ejaculated on your genitals (e.g., during withdrawal method) The condom broke, slipped off or …
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… is passed from one person to another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia …
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… idea that can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention … different things, such as a soft stuffed toy or different body parts, such as their hands and feet. Babies like to … age 3, they will start to play with other children Safety during play To ensure safety, stay ahead of your baby to …
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… story Janet thought 2½-year-old Nathan was too quiet during a car ride, so she looked in the rearview mirror to … to the back of his head, the entire left side of his body was limp, and he was drooling. Janet rushed Nathan to … learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving his body on the left side. Nathan’s injury could have been …
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… is passed from one person to another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See …
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… to run its course. Remember, the bacteria are still in your body and you can spread this illness to others while you are … (which may include drinks with electrolytes) to replace body fluids. Dehydration occurs when you lose too much fluid … one of the main reasons for hospitalization. What happens during an outbreak? If there is a yersiniosis outbreak in …
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… Cervicitis is common and affects many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis … What are the symptoms? Symptoms of cervicitis can include: Changes in the amount and/or color of fluid from the vagina … treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, …
