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… date. Do not use a condom after its expiry date Carefully open the package so that the condom does not tear. Do not use a torn condom Keep condoms away from sharp objects such as rings, studs or … as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these …
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… damaged and ineffective if it is not stored properly. Unopened insulin that is packaged in small glass bottles … devices (insulin pens) with attached disposable needles. Keep unopened pens and cartridges in the refrigerator. After … package information that tells the best way to store your insulin. You can keep open bottles with you if you keep …
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… Surgery Overview Tubal ligation is surgery to close your fallopian tubes. It's also called having your tubes … to work in 2 to 7 days. The other type of surgery is called open surgery (mini-laparotomy) . In this surgery, the doctor … right after you give birth (postpartum tubal ligation) . Open surgery is usually used. After the surgery, you should …
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… Disease On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … coming back if you quit smoking and limit alcohol. If you keep using medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or … coming back if you quit smoking and limit alcohol. If you keep using medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … from the disease. Getting tested may give you peace of mind. If you have an STI, your doctor may have to report it …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … later problems. Try not to scratch or pick at the blisters. Keep the blisters moist until they heal over. One way to do … later problems. Try not to scratch or pick at the blisters. Keep the blisters moist until they heal over. One way to do …
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… fetal heart rate every 15-30 minutes. Tips for you and your support person Women in the transition phase need a great deal of support. Picture your cervix and body opening to let your baby out. Tell someone if you have the …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … usually occurs when bone and other tissues grow inside the openings in the spinal bones. This can squeeze the nerves … bone (parts of the vertebrae), thickened tissue, or both to keep them from narrowing the spinal canal and squeezing or …
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… On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … go away within a few months. But you will likely need to keep taking the pills. You will also need regular follow-up … Because hypothyroidism may cause problems with thinking and learning, most provinces test newborns for the condition. If …
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… and development Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview Your preschooler will grow and develop at a different pace … years Milestones for 4-year-olds Milestones for 5-year-olds Your child’s feelings (HealthLinkBC File #92c) Screen time … possible, and curating the types of media children use Be Mindful about the use of screen time and remember that too …
