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… is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early … bites, burns or scrapes, it is recommended that you see your health care provider immediately for treatment. This is … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… chair or lie down. Insert one finger into the condom. With your other hand, squeeze together the closed end of the condom and place that end into your vagina. Use the finger inside the condom to push the … end of the condom will hang about 2.5 centimetres outside your vagina. During intercourse the penis should be inside …
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… of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment … number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the vaccine? Speak with your health care provider if you have had a life-threatening …
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… Overview Fertility awareness is a way to check the changes your body goes through during your menstrual cycle . (It's … need to find your pattern of ovulation. You can do this by keeping a record of three or four of your menstrual cycles. … need to find your pattern of ovulation. You can do this by keeping a record of three or four of your menstrual cycles. …
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… Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… fracture is a break in a small bone on the thumb side of your wrist. This is also called a navicular fracture. Of the eight carpal bones in your wrist, your scaphoid bone is the one most likely to break. It is …
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… of thyroid tissue can be taken by: Fine-needle biopsy. Your doctor puts a thin needle through the skin and into the … biopsy method rather than surgery. Core needle biopsy. Your doctor inserts a needle with a special tip and removes … of tissue about the size of a grain of rice. Open biopsy. Your doctor makes a cut (incision) through the skin to see …
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… up when you sit on a bicycle, put in a tampon, or wipe your vulva. Other symptoms may include: Burning or stinging. … Itching. Swelling. Throbbing. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will first ask you about your past health, your sexual history, and your symptoms. …
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… and fatty substances used as a source of energy by your body. Lipids are found in your blood and are stored in tissues. They are an important part of cells, and they help keep your body working normally. Lipids include cholesterol , …
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… get one if a test shows that you have blood or protein in your urine. The biopsy is usually done by putting a long, … you can expect. And it will help you safely prepare for your procedure. Preparing for the procedure You may need to … before the day of the procedure. If this is the case, your doctor will tell you what to do. Be sure you have …