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… Gonorrhea Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted … women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … the anus, rectal pain, mucous with stools, painful bowel movements and redness in the anal area. Gonorrhea infection …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … Emerging research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual … as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these …
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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans …
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… Trichomoniasis Last updated May 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually Transmitted … of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: Unusual fluid from … sperm count. If you are pregnant and have trichomoniasis, your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted … use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or happen less … Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. Do I need to have a bowel movement every day? No, …
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… Cervicitis Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted … Cervicitis is common and affects many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis … be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby … feeding. This often happens in the first few days and during growth spurts. By their second day of life, most …
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… inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted … PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or … sides) Fever (greater than 38℃ /100.4℉) Pain deep inside during vaginal sex Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting …
