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… Overview People exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES) before birth have an increased risk of certain health problems. … of these risks. Abnormal Pap Test Cervical Cancer Screening Current as of: March 2, … of these risks. Abnormal Pap Test Cervical Cancer Screening Current as of: March 2, …
Medications
… pregnancy. It is used by women who want to use a reversible birth control method that works for a long time (up to 5 years). … blood pressure, breast exam, pelvic exam, and screening for cervical cancer (Pap smear). Follow your doctor's …
Medications
… pregnancy. It is used by women who want to use a reversible birth control method that works for a long time (depending on your … blood pressure, breast exam, pelvic exam, and screening for cervical cancer (Pap smear). Follow your doctor's …
Medications
… oil which can weaken rubber products such as latex condoms, cervical caps, and diaphragms and lead to their failure. Consult your … mineral oil. If it does, talk to your doctor about other birth control products (such as polyurethane condoms) while …
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… An intrauterine device (IUD) is a very effective method of birth control. It is a small, plastic, T-shaped device that uses … they are just hard to feel or have been pulled up into the cervical canal (which won't harm you). An examination and …
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… sputum Make sure your first name, last name and date of birth are on the label of the sputum bottles Collect your … bottle. Do not touch inside the sputum bottle or inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few seconds. … including information about BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) TB clinics, visit …
Medical tests
… can be seen as abnormal changes on a Pap test. Abnormal cervical cell changes may get better on their own without treatment. But some cervical cell changes can progress to serious problems. They may lead to cervical cancer over time if they're not treated. There are …
Health topics
… you decide not to have surgery, you have two other options: Birth control pills. Studies show that taking birth control pills lowers the risk of getting ovarian …
Medications
… should not be used for longer than 2 years unless other birth control methods will not work for you. An important time … personal or family history of cancer (especially breast or cervical cancer) daily use of alcohol/tobacco depression …
Medications
… attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, patch, ring). The risk of these … blood pressure, breast exam, pelvic exam, and screening for cervical cancer (Pap smear). Follow your doctor's …
