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… with the cap may be difficult. The cervical cap is used to prevent pregnancy. It's called a barrier method of birth … is used exactly as directed , it is about 74% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means that about 26 out of 100 … not used exactly as directed ,it is about 68% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means that about 32 out of 100 …
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… (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not share personal … as chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating) easy bruising/bleeding Changes in body fat may occur … except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use. Conditions of Use: The information in this database is …
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… page: Overview Overview The implant is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a thin rod about the size of a … of your arm. The implant releases the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. Progestin prevents pregnancy in these ways: It thickens the mucus in …
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… of prostate cancer screening showed that PSA testing may prevent a small number of deaths from prostate cancer. A … my blood pressure and cholesterol because I know that treating those things can help me live longer and better. I … my blood pressure and cholesterol because I know that treating those things can help me live longer and better. I …
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… This depends on your job. If your job involves a lot of activity or lifting, it may take a week or more before you … This depends on your job. If your job involves a lot of activity or lifting, it may take a week or more before you …
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… every year starting at age 25. These screening tests don't prevent breast cancer. But they can find cancer early, when … changes According to the study, here's how the different prevention methods affect the lifespans of those with BRCA1 changes. footnote 2 Comparing prevention methods for women with BRCA1 changes Prevention …
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… 2 hours Protection times may be less than this if you are sweating, getting wet, or if the repellant is rubbed off your …
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… sudden sensation of intense body heat, often with profuse sweating and reddening of the head, neck, and chest. These … sudden sensation of intense body heat, often with profuse sweating and reddening of the head, neck, and chest. These …