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… 1 dose of MMR and varicella vaccines on or after their 1st birthday. The dose of MMRV vaccine provides more protection … people with mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or … as German measles, can cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye …
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… had sexual intercourse and you have not used any method of birth control. Have missed one or more periods. Have your … period, but there is a lot less bleeding than usual. Take birth control pills, but you missed a pill. It is especially … sexually active, you can become pregnant, even if you use birth control. If you think you might be pregnant, do a home …
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… vagina. Teens and adult women may forget a tampon or a birth control device. The most common symptoms of a vaginal … doctor so sexual activity, high-risk sexual behaviour, and birth control can be discussed. How to remove an object from … especially if you think it might be a forgotten tampon or a birth control device. Wash your hands with soap and water. …
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… include: Medicines used to treat cancer ( chemotherapy ). Birth control pills. Women who lose hair while taking birth control pills usually have an inherited tendency … a woman can consult her doctor about switching to another birth control pill or another contraceptive method. When a …
Medications
… starting this medication. Ask about reliable forms of birth control while using this medication and for 7 months … flushing, headache, nausea/vomiting, coughing, chest pain, trouble breathing, itching/swelling (especially of the … also Warning and How to Use sections. Redness/irritation/pain at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or …
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… your health care professional right away if you experience pain, irritation, redness, or swelling at the injection … promptly if you develop constipation, stomach/abdominal pain, or bloating. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal … may harm an unborn baby. Ask about reliable forms of birth control (such as condoms, birth control pills) while …
Medical tests
… if you will need someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine can make it unsafe for you to drive or get … is planned, along with the risks, benefits, and other options. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural … had general anesthesia, you will be asleep and won't feel pain during the procedure. Risks If a fluid is used during …
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… night sweats. You may also bruise or bleed easily or have pain or a feeling of fullness below the ribs. Or you may … in managing a health condition. Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain Cancer: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting From … to help you relax. Talk with your doctor about any of these options you would like to try. And let your doctor know if …
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… easy bruising/bleeding small red spots on the skin joint pain/swelling new or worsening shortness of breath Get … if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest pain Rifampin may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) … This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could …
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… Calcium buildup in the tendons. The buildup can cause a painful condition called calcific tendinopathy . Partial or … fall. What are the symptoms? A rotator cuff disorder causes pain and weakness in your shoulder. Most often, the pain is on the side and front of the upper arm and shoulder. …
