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… or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: … Hormones control the release of the egg and prepare the body to support the growth of a fetus. Hormonal …
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… summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin, such as scrapes, cold … the rash. If the rash covers large areas of your child’s body, your health care provider might prescribe an oral …
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… often called germs. Some germs that enter your baby’s body can make your baby very sick. From birth, the immune … immune system is amazing. Every day from birth, a baby’s body defends itself against thousands of germs. Germs are in …
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… condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, … that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are … hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. Mothers …
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… It may be less effective for people who have a greater body mass index (see How can I tell if the pills worked or … copper IUD is the most effective EC and does not depend on body weight. Progestin-only ECPs (Plan B) may be less … IUD. Ulipristal ECP may be less effective in people with a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2. You …
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… condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. GBS may occur in about 3 in 1 million people … usually appears as a rash on one side of the face or body. The rash may last for 2 to 4 weeks. Before the rash …
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… feeds can support safer sleep for your baby and help your body continue to make milk. How much should I feed my baby? … may not change from when you were pregnant. Listen to your body’s hunger and fullness cues. If you need to eat a little …
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… condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, … that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are …
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… condition that results in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, … that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are …
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… medications or medications that interfere with your body's use of folic acid (such as chloramphenicol, … folate equivalents. DFE accounts for differences in how the body absorbs folate and folic acid. For more information …
