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… surgery. This is to make sure that you aren't having any delayed problems from the surgery. A dietitian may work with … hard for your body to absorb some nutrients, such as folic acid, calcium, vitamin B12, and iron. What can you do to … hard for your body to absorb some nutrients, such as folic acid, calcium, vitamin B12, and iron. What can you do to …
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… contraception? Hormonal contraception methods include: Oral contraceptive pills (the Pill) The patch (Evra®) … it grows and develops into a fetus. Hormones control the release of the egg and prepare the body to support the … following: Preventing ovulation (i.e. the ovary does not release an egg) Thickening the cervical mucus, which makes …
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… cells called reticulocytes are made by the bone marrow and released into the blood. Reticulocytes are in the blood for … for pernicious anemia , iron deficiency anemia , or folic acid deficiency anemia starts working. Low values A low … for pernicious anemia , iron deficiency anemia , or folic acid deficiency anemia starts working. Low values A low …
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… supplements A daily multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid is recommended before and during pregnancy for the … Iron in Foods (HealthLinkBC File #68d) Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects (HealthLinkBC … healthy eating, physical activity, and mental and oral health before and during pregnancy. Learn more about …
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… acyclovir ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril) aminosalicylic acid barbiturates (such as phenobarbital) benzodiazepines … acyclovir ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril) aminosalicylic acid barbiturates (such as phenobarbital) …
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… a woman's menstrual cycle and is highest just before she releases an egg (ovulates). In men, FSH helps control the … menopause. See why a child is going through early or delayed puberty. Help diagnose certain pituitary gland … menopause. See why a child is going through early or delayed puberty. Help diagnose certain pituitary gland …
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… a cartridge into the inhaler and pierce the cartridge to release the nicotine. Use the inhaler when you crave a … with soap and water. Avoid drinking beverages, especially acidic ones (such as coffee, juices, and soda pop), for 15 … with soap and water. Avoid drinking beverages, especially acidic ones (such as coffee, juices, and soda pop), for 15 …
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… stress can pose problems for your health. Stress causes the release of cortisol, the stress hormone, as well as …
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… preventing pregnancy. An intrauterine device (IUD) that releases small amounts of progestin into the uterus. It may … every 3 months. It may lighten your bleeding. Tranexamic acid. This is a medicine that can reduce bleeding by helping … shot (Depo-Provera) may lighten your bleeding. Tranexamic acid is a medicine that can reduce bleeding by helping blood …