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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A broken … than 9 weeks pregnant. Surgical abortion typically occurs after 9 weeks of pregnancy. Medical and surgical abortions … contraceptive pills (ECPs), otherwise known as “morning after pills". You don’t need to take them the next morning, …
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… coverage you want. What To Expect Often, hair may fall out after it is transplanted, but new hair will regrow in the … area depends on how many hair follicles remain healthy after being transplanted. You will probably need several … coverage depends on how many hair follicles remain healthy after being transplanted. You will probably need several …
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… Overview A baby may be uncomfortable after feedings if he or she has swallowed air during the … breasts during feeding. Burp a baby who is bottle-feeding after each 30 mL (1 fl oz) to 60 mL (2 fl oz) of fluid. Burp the baby after the feeding is finished. If the baby has problems with …
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… slippery, thin, and clear. This quickly changes on the day after ovulation. About 24 hours before you ovulate, your LH … an egg (ovulation), your BBT dips slightly. Then, 24 hours after the egg's release, your temperature rises sharply and … BBT averages between 36.1 C (97 F) and 36.4 C (97.5 F). After ovulation, it rises to 36.4 C (97.6 F) to 37 C (98.6 …
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… You will probably stay in the hospital for 5 to 14 days after surgery. You will need to take it easy for 4 to 8 … will return, even if the surgery was successful. Treatment after liver resection may include chemotherapy or radiation … 40 out of 100 people) who have this surgery are still alive after 5 years (5-year survival rate). footnote 1 Risks …
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… surgery, which will have risks, and more recovery time. After breast-conserving surgery, you will need radiation … to remove more breast tissue. This is called re-excision. After surgery, you may or may not need chemotherapy. … breast). In most cases, you won't need radiation treatments after a mastectomy. And you may or may not need …
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… go away during the recovery part of the chemo cycle or after the treatment is over. Common side effects include: … than usual. Other people feel completely out of energy. After treatment is finished, this fatigue goes away over … just the head. Hair usually grows back within 3 to 6 months after it falls out. Nerve problems. Chemotherapy can damage …
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… a few minutes. What To Expect For the first 2 to 3 hours after treatment, take it easy and do not rub the treated area. After that, you can return to your regular activities. It … from 3 to 4 months on average but sometimes up to 6 months. After that, you will begin to see the wrinkles return. Why …
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… benefits. While physical activity is generally safe after a stroke, it is good to talk to your doctor or a … have important health benefits. Useful resources Exercise after Stroke (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Canada) … links to exercise programs and resources. Aerobic Exercise After Stroke (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Canada) …
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… Be sure to tell your doctor if you still have problems after your treatment. Your doctor may adjust your medicine. … earlier—at least an hour or two before your next treatment. After your treatment, you may want to wait 1 hour or more … too much. Drink fluids with your meals and 1 hour before or after meals. Try distraction or relaxation techniques if you …
