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… as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal contraception may affect your other … my contraception? Yes. Certain medications may affect how well your hormonal contraception works. Some may stop … will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent pregnancy? Pregnancy …
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… of generalized anxiety disorder is not known. Some studies show that it might be passed through the family (genetic). … startled easily. Having problems falling or staying asleep. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your health and how often you worry or feel anxious. People with generalized …
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… the eardrum or the bones of the middle ear, which affects how well sound can move into the inner ear. Long-term … may become so severe that these changes no longer work. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical … tests may be done to check if you have hearing loss and how severe it is. You may be referred to an audiologist for …
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… cry or laugh for no reason and may have trouble controlling how long or intensely you cry or laugh. You may also feel none of the usual relief after crying or laughing. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can diagnose PBA based on … is sometimes mistaken for depression or bipolar disorder. How is pseudobulbar affect (PBA) treated? PBA is treated …
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… in people of any age. Whether a noise is harmful depends on how loud it is and how long you're around it. Noise can affect hearing in … tools, lawn mowers, household appliances, and vehicles. How does noise-induced hearing loss develop? To be heard, …
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… above 85 decibels (dB) are harmful. But this depends on how long and how often you are exposed to the sound and whether you wear … symphony Car races Gunshot, siren at 30 metres (100 feet) How to know when noise levels may be harmful An easy way to …
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… after birth. Or it may happen later, depending on the drug. How does drug withdrawal affect newborns? Babies born with … babies recover after the body has rid itself of the drug. How long this takes depends on the drug and how much is in your baby's body. What can you do if you used …
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… effects may depend on what caused the fluid buildup, how bad it gets, and how the baby responds to treatment. What causes it? This condition is caused by an imbalance between how much fluid the brain makes and how well the body is able …
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… and reassure her. Ask her what she needs from you. Show affection. Hold hands and give hugs. Help her make … as they get bigger. They may feel self-conscious about how their body is changing. But other women may want more … ignored by family and friends. And you may worry about the safety of your partner and baby during childbirth. It's also …
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… sac. Preterm labour. Placental abruption. Stillbirth. How is polyhydramnios diagnosed? Your doctor can use … fluid that surround the baby. If these measurements show too much fluid, more tests may be done to try to find the cause. How is it treated? In most cases, treatment is not needed. …
