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HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

… can no longer defend itself against infection. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency … person. What are the symptoms? HIV may not cause symptoms early on. People who do have symptoms may mistake them for … appear from a few days to several weeks after a person is first infected. The early symptoms usually go away within 2 …

Bisacodyl Suppository - Rectal

… slightly bent. Gently insert the suppository, pointed end first, toward the navel and well up into the rectum. After … during labor/delivery to clean the bowels before the second stage of labor (pushing phase). At other times during pregnancy, this product should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your …

Luteinizing Hormone LH Test

… ( ovulation ). LH levels normally change with the phase of the menstrual cycle. This hormone goes up fast just … go through menopause. Find out if a child is going through early puberty (also called precocious puberty). Puberty is … Results How much LH a person has depends on their age and stage of sexual development. It also depends on the phase of …

Special Health Concerns During Pregnancy

… been pregnant before than in women who are pregnant for the first time. A small amount of bleeding in the first … water breaks, it typically means you're about to go into labour. When your membranes break or leak before you are in … have sex The type of treatment you need will depend on your stage of pregnancy, how much fluid was lost, and whether you …

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Cervical Effacement and Dilatation

… gets thinner. Dilatation means that the cervix opens. As labour nears, the cervix may start to thin or stretch … to efface and dilate slowly over a period of weeks. But a first-time mother often will not dilate until active labour … must be completely dilated before you can start the pushing stage. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy …

Clinical Trials

… your doctor. Or call the person responsible for your trial. Phases of a clinical trial A medicine or treatment must go … been approved. Phase I. A new medicine is tested for the first time on a small group of healthy people or people with … in your area that relates to your particular disease or stage of disease. Bladder Cancer Breast …

Syphilis

… Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The infection has 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You … cases. Syphilis can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater …

Prenatal ultrasound

… to your ultrasound appointment with a full bladder. At what stage of my pregnancy should I have a prenatal ultrasound? … will be recommended that you have an ultrasound during your first and second trimesters. What information will a … the position of your baby allows for the genitalia to be clearly seen, the sex (male or female) will be listed on the …

Schizophrenia

… is an illness that can affect your ability to think clearly, manage your emotions, and interact with others. It … be aware of your symptoms. Negative symptoms usually appear first. They may be hard to recognize as schizophrenia, … gradually. Childhood schizophrenia is rare. There are four stages of schizophrenia: prodromal phase, active or acute …