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… (sometimes called premature ovarian failure) occurs when your ovaries-which store and release eggs-stop working … of primary ovarian insufficiency are similar to those of menopause. Your menstrual periods may become irregular—you … your overall health. This condition can increase your risk of bone thinning and fractures (osteoporosis) and heart …
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… , selenium, and zinc. Some multivitamins also contain other ingredients that aren't vitamins or minerals. These … still having periods need more iron than men do. But after menopause , women's iron needs are the same as men's. Some … that provides only a single vitamin or mineral (unless your doctor or dietitian has recommended that you take an …
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… Tools Uses of Blood Transfusion Blood Donation Blood Types Risks of Blood Transfusion Receiving a Blood Transfusion … a tube from a bag to an intravenous (IV) catheter and into your vein. When is a blood transfusion needed? You may need … If you have low blood volume, you are given plasma and/or other fluids to maintain blood pressure. If you have lost a …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … It is very important to talk with the doctor about the risks and benefits of antidepressant medication (especially … (BED). It may also be used for hot flashes that occur with menopause. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet …
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… Some people do not react at all to the bites, however others may have a small skin reaction. In rare cases, people … such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health symptoms, please consult your … because they leave behind less moisture, which reduces the risk of mould. Steam will only kill the bed bugs it touches, …
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… Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and … don't know why some men have more severe symptoms than others. What are the symptoms? BPH causes urinary problems … flow of urine, needing to urinate often, or feeling like your bladder isn't completely empty after you urinate. BPH …
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… On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your information Causes of concussions Activities that can cause a concussion include: Falls Collisions with other people or objects Motor vehicle crashes Sports or … visit: Government of Canada: Concussion - Prevention and risks Government of Canada: Concussion - Sport and …
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… Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority Introduction Whooping cough, or pertussis, … infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact with others. The infection can spread to others during the early …
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… Gonorrhea Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted … women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one person to another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria …
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… Chlamydia Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08l Sexually Transmitted … The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one person to another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria …
