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… damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not …
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… using condoms or avoid having sex for the duration of the pregnancy until more is known. Avoid donating blood for …
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… Teen growth and development Learn what to expect during your child’s teen years. … Parenting teens 12-18 Years …
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… waist, and you will be given a cloth or paper gown to use during the test. For a standard or digital mammogram, you'll probably stand during the test. One at a time, your breasts will be placed … the area is abnormal or cancerous. Most abnormalities found during a mammogram aren't breast cancer. But it's common to …
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… Is Done On this page: Overview Overview During coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, your … bypass machine, your heart will be temporarily stopped during the surgery so your surgeon can perform surgery on … it can feed into the heart muscle. Preventing blood loss during surgery During the surgery, blood may spill into your …
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… in the log or notebook, such as insulin doses, your exercise, and foods you have eaten. You and your doctor will … in the log or notebook, such as insulin doses, your exercise, and foods you have eaten. You and your doctor will …
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… Preschooler growth and development Learn what to expect during your child’s preschool years, including speech and …
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… waist. You may be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the test. You will lie on your back or on your left … placed on the skin of your chest to record your heart rate during the test. A small amount of gel will be rubbed on the … a vein in your arm. No electricity passes through your body during the test. There is no danger of getting an electrical …
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… better understand your body, the changes that take place during the menstrual cycle , and any problems that may need … clitoris). The clitoris is the main area that is stimulated during sexual activity. Opening of the urethra where urine … Relax your pelvic and belly muscles as much as you can during the vaginal self-examination. You should have little …
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… may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has … by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating or waterskiing, etc.). During a cyanobacteria bloom, water will both look bad and …
