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… if this medication affects sperm. If you plan to father a child, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication … may harm an unborn baby. Men with female partners of childbearing age should ask about reliable forms of birth control while using this medication and for 1 year …
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… have more severe reactions to bites or stings. Babies and children may be more affected than adults are. Examples of … old are you? Less than 1 year old Less than 1 year 1 to 11 years 1 to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are … a few hours. Are different than tiny, flat red spots or birthmarks that are present all the time. Purpura (say …
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… body makes the highest levels of these hormones during the years you have periods. After menopause, when hormone levels … really bad. She said that I might consider starting with birth control pills and that I could try ibuprofen for a few … don't know if I could ever do that. Lucky for me, the birth control pills and ibuprofen have helped a lot. June, …
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… are given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… ovarian insufficiency may develop as early as the teen years, or the problem may have been present from birth. What causes it? Although the exact cause of primary … the teen years, or the problem may have been present from birth. What causes it? Although the exact cause of primary …
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… People of all ages bite their nails. About half of all children between the ages of 10 and 18 bite their nails at … often during puberty . Some young adults, ages 18 to 22 years, bite their nails. Only a small number of other adults … Boys bite their nails more often than girls after age 10. Children may bite their nails more often when they are …
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… that damages sperm and egg before they can meet. Like any birth control method, the IUD is not 100 percent effective. … IUD is that it can remain in your uterus for up to 10 years as an effective form of contraception if you wish. … out less than 6 hours after intercourse You missed taking 1 birth control pill in the first week You missed taking your …
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… and available as much as you can Respond and notice Telling children what you want is more effective than telling them … toddler is willing and able to do so. Events such as the birth of a sibling or a friend leaving town, are important … well Useful resources Effective parenting and disciplining children … Parenting a toddler isn't always easy, every year …
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… vision problems are inherited (genetic) and are present at birth. People usually have three types of cone cells in the … is important to detect the problem as early as possible. In children, colour vision problems can affect learning abilities and reading development. And colour vision problems may limit career …
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… are the key treatments for PCOS. Your doctor may prescribe birth control pills to reduce symptoms and help regulate … chances of quitting for good. Your doctor may prescribe birth control pills to reduce symptoms and help regulate … Combination estrogen and progestin hormones. These are in birth control pills, vaginal rings, and skin patches. These …