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… high levels of prolactin, which helps make breast milk. During pregnancy, prolactin levels increase by 10 to 20 … are different throughout the day. The highest levels occur during sleep and shortly after you wake up. Prolactin levels also get higher during times of physical or emotional stress. Many medicines …
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… and look at different sections of the colon. Anoscopy. During an anoscopy, a short, rigid, hollow tube (anoscope) … (enemas or laxatives) to empty the colon. Proctoscopy. During a proctoscopy, a slightly longer scope than the … the colon as the flexible sigmoidoscope. Sigmoidoscopy. During a sigmoidoscopy, a lighted tube is inserted through …
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… Beat the heat Last updated July 5, 2024 During the summer months, temperatures in British Columbia … Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35b) Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35a) Sunburn Heat …
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… to need a repeat procedure. Risks Problems that can happen during endometrial ablation include: Accidental puncture … to need a repeat procedure. Risks Problems that can happen during endometrial ablation include: Accidental puncture …
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… angry, frustrated, or disappointed after cancer surgery or during treatment for cancer. And it may be hard to adjust. … angry, frustrated, or disappointed after cancer surgery or during treatment for cancer. And it may be hard to adjust. …
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… Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Learn how healthy eating and physical …
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… or nurse They help with building up your strength during recovery and rehab. While you are in the hospital and … or nurse They help with building up your strength during recovery and rehab. While you are in the hospital and …
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… been used to help with anxiety, insomnia, and to ease pain during menstruation, labour, and childbirth. Therapeutic … been used to help with anxiety, insomnia, and to ease pain during menstruation, labour, and childbirth. Therapeutic …
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… have back pain, it may bother you to lie still on a table during the scan. Risks During a bone density scan, you are exposed to a very low … your T-score, the greater your chances of breaking a bone during a fall or from a minor injury. Every change of 1 SD …