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… Fulvestrant works by blocking the effect of estrogen, slowing tumor cell growth. How To Use Read the Patient … ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medication is given by slow injection into the buttock muscle by a health care … history, especially of: liver disease bleeding problems low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) This drug may make …
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… use another method of birth control until you have a follow-up sperm count test 2 months after the vasectomy (or … of a vas deferens or an opening in one end that allows sperm to mix with the semen again. This is very rare. … Risks The risk of complications after a vasectomy is very low. Complications may include: Bleeding under the skin, …
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… as safe and enjoyable as possible, always consider the following precautions: Cleanliness and disinfection It is the … check the disinfectant level and add disinfectant if it is low. Then, test the disinfectant level before entering the … trap someone under water. Never dive into a hot tub or shallow pool. Always enter feet first. Alcohol and drugs Alcohol …
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… include: Change in amount and/or colour (often whitish-yellow, frothy) fluid from the vagina Itching, burning, redness … concerns. In men, it may be linked with infertility or lower sperm count. If you are pregnant and have … your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance …
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… firm mattress, a tight-fitting sheet and no bumper pads, pillows, heavy blankets or toys. Ensure the crib, cradle or … alone on a soft mattress, couch, chair, air mattress, pillow, sheepskin, duvet or quilt, or waterbed. To prevent a … be avoided. Babies who were born prematurely or with a low birthweight are at higher risk of death while …
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… In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles headaches nausea … virus. However, the chances of this happening are extremely low. Rodent infestation in and around the home remains the … mice out of your home and learn how to clean up safely. Follow the instructions below on how to prevent and remove mice …
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… can help you stay active and have fewer asthma problems. Following your plan is a big step toward controlling your … If your doctor recommends it, check your peak expiratory flow as often as your doctor tells you to. For many people … lungs are working. Use an asthma diary to track your peak flow readings, your symptoms, and your asthma triggers. And …
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… bike riding. You don't have to buy all new gear. Check out low-cost or loaner sports gear options like second-hand … of the knee, and plantar fasciitis of the foot. The following can help your child avoid these injuries. Encourage … fatigue. Pain and tiredness are the body's way of saying "slow down, recover, and heal." Sore muscles are common after …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … Your doctor may recommend it if a fetal ultrasound and blood tests suggest that your chances of having a baby with … to you in this decision, and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have CVS Reasons not to have …
Medications
… also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the … away if any of these very serious side effects occur: slow/shallow breathing, unusual lightheadedness, severe … disease-COPD) heart problems (such as chest pain, low blood pressure, heart failure) kidney disease liver disease …
