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… shielded during radiation therapy. During treatment, use birth control . Radiation to the testicles and some chemotherapy can damage sperm and cause birth defects. If you are having chemotherapy, you need to … chemotherapy medicines. Also, your partner may need to use birth control. After treatment, it may take some time to …
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… Genetic (DNA) Test Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP) Birth Defects Testing Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell … 13 to 21 Down Syndrome, Ages 5 to 13 Down Syndrome, Ages Birth to 1 Month Down Syndrome: Grooming and Hygiene Down … Villus Sampling (CVS) First-Trimester Screening for Birth Defects Galactosemia Test Genetic Testing and …
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… drugs. (See also Drug Interactions section.) Discuss your birth control options with your doctor. Using this … menstrual cycle, you may need to use a non-hormonal form of birth control (such as condoms, diaphragm, spermicide) for … is placed. Ask your doctor about whether you need back-up birth control. The rod will be inserted under the skin in …
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… You can search for walk-in clinics, emergency rooms, hospitals, mental health programs, home care programs, …
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… should not be used for longer than 2 years unless other birth control methods will not work for you. An important … about the risks and benefits of this medication and other birth control choices. Do not use this medication if you … attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, patch, ring). The risk of …
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… (Advil, Motrin). Hormone therapy. This can include hormonal birth control or other medicines. Hysteroscopy. This … pregnant in the future. Treatments include: Hormone therapy Birth control pills, patch, or ring. These can help control … menstrual bleeding and cramping. Hormonal IUD. This is a birth control device that your doctor places inside your …
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… Basics What is spina bifida? Spina bifida is a type of birth defect called a neural tube defect. It occurs when the … can't see the defect, but some people may have a dimple, birthmark, or hairy patch on their back. Most people with … nerves are exposed. What causes it? The exact cause of this birth defect isn't known. Experts think that genes and the …
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… acid. This will lower the chance of having a baby with a birth defect. Keep track of your menstrual cycle. This is a … plenty of exercise. A strong body will make pregnancy and birth easier. It will also help you recover after the birth. And exercise can help improve your mood. For women …
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… Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore … Shevlov et al., eds., Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 , 5th ed., pp. 457–506. New York: Bantam. … Shevlov et al., eds., Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 , 5th ed., pp. 457–506. New York: Bantam. …