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Medications
… This medication is similar to the progesterone that your body naturally makes and is given to replace the hormone … (such as spotting, breakthrough bleeding) mental/mood changes (such as depression, memory loss) swelling of the … clothing when outdoors. This medication may be used during pregnancy only as directed by your doctor. Discuss …
Medications
… on nose and cheeks joint pain skin discoloration eye/vision changes feeling unusually cold or hot signs of liver … may increase your level of a certain chemical made by the body (prolactin). For females, this increase in prolactin … drowsiness, and confusion can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
Medical tests
… wave energy to provide pictures of blood vessels inside the body. In many cases MRA can provide information that can't … study. Photographs of selected views can also be made. During MRA, the area of the body being studied is placed inside an MRI machine. Contrast …
Medications
… infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your … barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not … pain numbness/tingling of the hands/feet/arms/legs vision changes signs of infection (such as fever, chills, swollen …
Medical tests
… scan that is done to look at these organs for disease. During a liver and spleen scan, a radioactive tracer … right above you. It may move slowly above and around your body, scanning for the tracer and recording pictures as the … test. Steps you can take Most of the tracer will leave your body through your urine or stool within a day. So be sure to …
Medications
… as the injection. Thiamine is a B vitamin that helps your body to use carbohydrates for energy. It is also important … in the body such as muscle weakness, bone pain, or mental changes. This medication has not been shown to increase risk to an unborn baby when given during pregnancy. Although this medication is unlikely to …
Health topics
… Basics What is placenta previa? Placenta previa is a pregnancy problem in which the placenta blocks the cervix . … on the inside wall of the uterus soon after conception. During pregnancy, it gives the baby food and oxygen. In a … before. Risk factors you can control include: Smoking during pregnancy. Using cocaine during pregnancy. What are …
Medications
… depression/other psychiatric conditions, unusual behavior changes (including possible suicidal thoughts/attempts), or … (such as recent heart attack, angina) stroke severe loss of body fluids (dehydration) low blood pressure personal or … especially drowsiness and QT prolongation (see above). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
Medications
… greatly increased saliva tremors unusual mental/mood changes (such as depression, worsening of psychosis) … (such as swimming in cold water). Severe lowering of your body temperature may occur. Children may be more sensitive … and confusion can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… sides) Fever (greater than 38℃ /100.4℉) Pain deep inside during vaginal sex Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting … (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian … treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, …