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… find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider may screen you for BV if you are pregnant, or … membranes; amniotic fluid infection; late miscarriage; low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside of the …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … you should not use this drug for longer than 12 months. Side Effects See also Warning section. Joint pain … that you are using this medication before you have any dental work done. To help prevent jawbone problems, have …
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… less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal care items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail files or other items which could … From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who have HCV feel …
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… you start menopause, you might think about taking hormonal birth control. What are the benefits of taking HT? Hormone … puts the stretch in skin and muscle. Reduces the risk of dental problems, such as tooth loss and gum disease. May … take calcium and vitamin D for bone health, and take good care of myself. Karen, age 55 By the time my periods …
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… . These blood tests may be done over the next 6 to 12 months. If you still have your uterus, you will need to use birth control during this time so you don't get pregnant. … friends, a counsellor, or a spiritual advisor. How can you care for yourself? Take your medicines exactly as …
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… your baby isn't getting enough to eat? Talk to your healthcare provider before you try adding formula. In the … through 'growth spurts' at about 2-3 weeks, 6 weeks and 2-3 months and want to feed more often. Your breasts may feel … around day three or four. Most babies return to their birth weight by about two weeks. Does your baby wake up …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … that you are taking this medication before you have any dental work done. To help prevent jawbone problems, have regular dental exams and learn how to keep your teeth and gums …
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… a priority is especially important during pregnancy. Taking care of your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing will … during pregnancy Getting help for perinatal depression Dental care during pregnancy Foodborne illness during pregnancy …
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… Several hormones may be used. You would start with birth control hormones (such as a patch, pills, or a ring). … Symptoms often get better during pregnancy and after childbirth and usually go away after menopause. How do you take … have after menopause. It's usually used for only 3 to 6 months. Women sometimes take it with progestin to reduce …
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… to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the person’s … need follow-up blood tests at 3 and 6 weeks and then at 3 months after the exposure. What is the risk of getting HIV, … breast milk, tissue, or sperm Do not share toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, or other items that may have blood or …
