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… products contain elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, … The level of toxicity depends on how much mercury vapour you inhale, and for how long. When you inhale large amounts of mercury vapour over a short …
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… Ovarian Cysts On this page: What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Exams … cyst. Check your symptoms Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Female Genital Problems and … Make sure you drink enough fluids and include fruits, vegetables, and fibre in your diet each day. Constipation does …
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… tests, and special procedures. Should I be tested? Before you have infertility tests, try fertility awareness methods … cycle and when she ovulates. This record will help your doctor if you decide to have infertility tests. To … irregular menstrual cycles. You are in your mid-30s or older, have not used birth control for 6 months, and have …
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… can or can't become pregnant persist, particularly among younger people. Myths and truths about becoming pregnant Myth Truth I can't get pregnant the first time I have vaginal intercourse. … Getting pregnant has nothing to do with how many times you have sex. If you are near the time of ovulation when you …
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… Menarche On this page: Overview Overview Your first menstrual period is called menarche (say … around age 12. But it may start earlier or later. See your doctor if you have not started having periods by age … for a possible pregnancy. Menarche also means that you can get pregnant if sperm fertilizes an egg through sex. …
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… Overview These are medicines that you get as a shot instead of as a pill. Doctors use them to … when it's given as shots. This means the medicine stays in your body longer than if you take a pill. Why they're given …
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… Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet On this page: Overview … A balanced vegetarian diet can provide all the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy. If you eat a vegetarian diet, pay special attention to getting …
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… to tell apart. The only way to know for sure which illness you have is to be tested. If you have questions about COVID-19 testing, ask your doctor … usually appear 1 to 4 days after infection. The importance getting of a flu shot during COVID It's important to get …
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… Plan On this page: Overview Overview Knowing how to treat your COPD can help you feel better and give you peace of mind. This is true for everyday care and for when your symptoms get worse. When your symptoms suddenly get much worse, it's …
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… Support for Staying Active On this page: Getting Started Getting Started For many … others is a key to success. Staying active is easier when you're doing something you like with people you like to spend time with. Here are …
