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… bleeding and cramping with periods, which lowers the risk of anemia . Fewer or no periods. Reduced pain during … dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections or HIV . May not be as … you from pregnancy if they are exposed to direct sun or high heat. This can release a high dose of hormone from the …
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… to deal with than the physical changes from having cancer. Sexual problems Treatment for cancer may cause sexual problems. For example, nerve damage from surgery may … other areas of your life, including your personal and sexual relationships. Some people may experience less sexual …
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… wakefulness and physical activity and decrease appetite. In high doses, it can increase body temperature to … usually has strong cravings for the drug. Methamphetamine's high lasts from 8 to 24 hours. The drug can be detected in a … of time without eating or sleeping Weight loss Agitated behaviour, excited speech, irritability, nervousness, and …
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… Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you … by: having vaginal or anal sex without using a condom (the risk increases if either person has another sexually …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A vasectomy is an … 1 or 2 days. Avoid heavy lifting for a week. You can resume sexual intercourse as soon as you are comfortable, usually … year after their partners have had a vasectomy. footnote 3 Risk of failure Pregnancy may occur after vasectomy because …
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… to closely watch for warning signs of suicidal behaviour in children and adults younger than 25 who take … less able to control their impulses. They may be at greater risk for suicidal behaviours. Health Canada and the FDA have … Suicidal thoughts Suicidal thoughts and behaviour are a risk for an antidepressant. But experts recognize that for …
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… Your doctor will first ask you about your past health, your sexual history, and your symptoms. Then you will get a … in these muscles can make vulvar pain worse. Cognitive behavioural therapy. This is a type of counselling that can … Pelvic Pain Female Genital Problems and Injuries Female Sexual Problems Menopause and Perimenopause Current …
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… in the amount of urine). There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart … becoming pregnant. For males, it may result in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged … as levodopa and carbidopa, selegiline) certain drugs for high blood pressure (methyldopa, guanethidine, guanadrel, …
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… albicans ). Bacterial infections, such as impetigo . Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Rashes may also … temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … to worry about. But be sure to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) …
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… Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). … You might need a larger dose of folic acid if you are at higher risk of having a baby with an NTD. Talk to your … products (such as liverwurst spread and liver sausages) are high in folate, they are also very high in vitamin A. Too …
