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… Allow the person to do the shaving if possible. You can help by gathering the supplies and holding the mirror. If you need to do the shaving, ask if the person wants to be shaved in a certain way. Getting ready Start by collecting the supplies you need. You
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… drugs and some pharmaceutical drugs can be harmful for you and for your developing baby during pregnancy. Using street drugs … and preterm delivery. You may also eat poorly, not get enough sleep, and be at risk for diseases such as …
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… Diabetes Care Plan On this page: Your Plan Your Plan Your name: Date: You can make the most of your … if available. Today's measurements Measure Suggested target Today's result Weight kg kg Blood Pressure ______ / …
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… the urethra (or belly wall) to allow urine to drain. You will likely go home 1 to 2 days after the surgery if … long it takes to recover depends on which type of surgery you had. If you had laparoscopic surgery, you will probably … after surgery. Be sure to call your doctor if you can't get relief from pain. Why It Is Done Retropubic suspension …
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… These pulses interfere with the nerve impulses that make you feel pain. Nerve stimulation is done in two steps. To see if it will help your pain, your doctor will first insert a temporary … may be less effective over time. This is caused by the body getting used to the treatment. Risks Possible risks related …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Gender identity is your inner sense of being male, female, both, neither, or … is called gender affirmation. There are many ways to affirm your gender. There are medical and non-medical options. … people. It can be done one-on-one or as a family or group. Getting support. It can be comforting and helpful to talk to …
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… Dental Care: Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth Actionset Overview Your teeth can last a lifetime if you practice basic dental … a piece of floss about 30 cm (12 in.) long. Tie the ends together to form a loop. If the loop is too large, wrap the …
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… when a period ends. Cyclic breast pain occurs more often in younger women. Most cyclic pain goes away without treatment … treating the cause may relieve the pain. Breast pain can get worse with changes in your hormone levels or changes in the medicines you are …
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… as possible. This surgery is mostly used for areas of skin you can see or where scarring is a bigger concern, such as … fast, or has a high risk of spreading. What To Expect You will have a scar that fades with time. If your wound is … that: Is likely to return. Mohs surgery works well for getting cancer-free margins for cancers that have irregular …
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… is a slightly more complicated surgery. What To Expect You likely will stay overnight in the hospital. But some people go home the same day. You will take antibiotics for up to 2 weeks after surgery to … Why It Is Done A penile implant is an option if you can't get or keep an erection that's firm enough for sex and other …