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… There are 3 basic ways to improve indoor air quality: Control the source: Remove the source of pollution or reduce … the home in addition to improving ventilation and trying to control or eliminate sources of pollution. Air cleaners that … the right size for the room you will use it in. Use the device that best meets your needs based on the type of …
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… attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, patch, ring). The risk of these … women of childbearing age use to help prevent spinal cord birth defects in an unborn baby. The folate supplement in …
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… attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, patch, ring). The risk of these … estrogen (ethinyl estradiol). Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, …
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… attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, patch, ring). The risk of these … estrogen (ethinyl estradiol). Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, …
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… can support you and your family during pregnancy, after birth and as your child grows. Becoming familiar with the … people who need additional support* Postnatal services (birth to 8 weeks): Education and assistance with … Enhanced services and follow up for people who have given birth and families who need additional support* Family …
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… policy. "I'm afraid of someone seeing that I'm not in control of myself." Strong emotion is common, even years … through a mortar attack, seeing an improvised explosive device (IED) go off in a crowded street, seeing badly … through a mortar attack, seeing an improvised explosive device (IED) go off in a crowded street, seeing badly …
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… drospirenone (a progestin). Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease … if you miss a dose. Vomiting or diarrhea can prevent your birth control pills from working well. If vomiting or …
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… "mini-pill" is more effective than certain other methods of birth control (such as condoms, cervical cap, diaphragm), it is … effective than combination hormone (estrogen and progestin) birth control because it does not consistently prevent …
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… attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, patch, ring). The risk of these … when using the patch is higher than the amount from most birth control pills. This may increase the risk for blood …
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… pregnancy or during the first 6 months after a woman gives birth. Experts don't know why this happens. Having a family … could get worse. Your doctor may suggest a mechanical device to help your heart pump blood or to prevent life-threatening irregular heart rhythms. These devices include: A pacemaker for heart failure (also called …
