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… HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other … the virus through other bodily fluids, such as semen or vaginal fluids, HCV is more likely to spread if blood is … is safe, unless the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. During this time, the milk should be expressed and …
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… IUDs are also known as intrauterine contraception (IUC) Vaginal ring (NuvaRing™) Implant (Nexplanon®) – a small rod … (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health …
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… infection (STI) caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis . It is commonly called ‘trich’ (sounds like … How is it spread? Trichomoniasis is spread by having vaginal sex with a person who is infected with the parasite. … of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: Unusual fluid from …
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… be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider may … infant; or inflammation of the inside of the uterus after vaginal delivery or caesarean section. What is the … help prevent the spread of many STIs, including HIV, during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… nitrile, polyisoprene) rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms … nitrile, polyisoprene). They can be used during vaginal or anal sex, but they have not been approved for …
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… that cause urethritis spread through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of … the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… present Exchange of bodily fluids, such as blood, semen or vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital … (BV) (#08g) Pubic lice (#08h) Molluscum contagiosum (#08i) Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV …
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… Vietnamese Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses that can be passed on to … prevent spreading the infection to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male or …
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… sex, or your partner ejaculated on your genitals (e.g., during withdrawal method) The condom broke, slipped off or … Headache Dizziness Fatigue Breast or chest tenderness Vaginal spotting or bleeding in the week or month after If you are already …
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… people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. … having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during pregnancy? Health experts in British Columbia … may have been exposed to HIV at any time before or during your pregnancy, or if you have any questions about …