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… membranes; amniotic fluid infection; late miscarriage; low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside of the … common for female sexual partners to acquire BV. Will my birth control pills work if I am taking antibiotics? Birth control pills may not work as well when you are taking …
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… breathing problems. Other medications, such as a quick-relief inhaler, should be used instead of … symptoms (such as weakness, weight loss, nausea, muscle pain, headache, tiredness, dizziness). To help prevent … if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest pain seizures A very serious allergic reaction to this drug …
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… Should I Have a PSA Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 … urinary problems (such as blood in the urine) and bone pain. Many prostate cancers grow slowly. This means that … urinary problems (such as blood in the urine) and bone pain. Many prostate cancers grow slowly. This means that …
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… Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 … from aspirin. These include an allergic reaction, stomach pain, and nausea. How can you decide if taking aspirin is … from aspirin. These include an allergic reaction, stomach pain, and nausea. How can you decide if taking aspirin is …
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… Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Take radioactive iodine. It destroys part or all of … 6 months of treatment, or are breastfeeding. Compare your options Compare Compare Option 1 Radioactive iodine …
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… or anxiety. Other symptoms include trouble breathing, chest pain or tightness, and a fast or irregular heartbeat. When … A woman may have her first panic attack after she gives birth. It's also possible for a first panic attack to be … Better Stop Negative Thoughts: Getting Started Stress Relief and Relaxation Support Groups and Social Support …
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… Type of Dialysis Should I Have? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have hemodialysis. Have peritoneal dialysis. Key … disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). Compare your options Compare Compare Option 1 Hemodialysis Peritoneal …
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… Anticoagulant to Prevent Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Take an anticoagulant medicine to reduce the risk of … and getting regular blood tests if needed. Compare your options Compare Compare Option 1 Take an anticoagulant to …
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… for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have chemotherapy after your surgery for early-stage … you and your doctor decide about chemotherapy. Compare your options Compare Compare Option 1 Have chemotherapy after …
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… or medicines may affect your reaction to anesthesia or pain medicines. Talk about any physical restrictions you … for your surgery, your nurse will: Check your name, your birth date, and your signed consent for surgery. Check the … Problems Prevent Medical Errors Smart Decisions: Know Your Options Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: …