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… Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix (the lower narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina). … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about …
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… can also be found in chest hair, armpit hair, on the upper thighs, lower abdomen, eyebrows, eyelashes, and facial hair. How are … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …
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… concerns. In men, it may be linked with infertility or lower sperm count. If you are pregnant and have … with a low birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting and passing HIV, other STIs and an … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …
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… the Seniors Abuse Info Line (SAIL) at 604 437-1940 in the Lower Mainland, or toll free at 1 866 437-1940. If you see a …
Medications
… Asian descent) are at greater risk. Your doctor may order a blood test to measure your risk before you start this medication. If the blood test shows you are at greater risk, your doctor should … disease mineral imbalance (low level of sodium in the blood) This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or …
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… a testicular prosthesis include infection and bleeding or blood clots in the scrotum. But these problems aren't … a testicular prosthesis include infection and bleeding or blood clots in the scrotum. But these problems aren't …
Medical tests
… by treatment with those antibiotics. Blood Culture Helicobacter Pylori Tests Throat Culture Urine … by treatment with those antibiotics. Blood Culture Helicobacter Pylori Tests Throat Culture Urine …
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… increase your speed so your heart rate rises and more blood flows to your muscles. For example, start walking at a …
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… tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types … feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be … the back parts will be sticking out. When they are full of blood, they are usually blue-grey in colour. This is called …
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… TUIP may be chosen instead of TURP by men who: Are at higher risk for complications from surgery and anesthetic, … men with serious health problems. TUIP involves less blood loss and can be done more quickly than TURP. Want to … TUIP may be chosen instead of TURP by men who: Are at higher risk for complications from surgery and anesthetic, …
