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… inserted under the skin of the arm Hormonal contraception uses 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, … which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) … Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is …
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… Weight Management: Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids? Decision Point You may want … talk to your doctor about them. Weight Management: Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Use an over-the-counter diet aid to help you lose weight. …
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… Form for Identifying Reasons to Cut Down On or Stop Alcohol Use On this page: Overview Overview If changing your alcohol use is a goal, then knowing what you'll gain by cutting back … drink? Keep your list with you as you change your alcohol use and for several weeks or months after. Review it …
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… Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Decision Point You may want … doctor about them. Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … have nerve damage. In your feet, this nerve damage can cause slow healing and pain when you walk. Your immune system …
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… news in a healthy way. Know your goal. Maybe you want to use social media to share creative things you're working on. If so, use it only for that. Log off after you've shared your work. … is a true story, remember that it's never the whole story. Use tools to help you control what you see and when you see …
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… a hug. But she also works at thinking in a positive way. "I used to feel so discouraged whenever my back would hurt … judge it as good or bad, or that it will last forever, because it is just a thought. And like passing clouds in the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Making a Plan to Help Someone Get Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview You can use this list to help you plan how to help someone you care about to get treatment for alcohol use disorder. A health professional who has special training …
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… Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer Actionset … has a mouthpiece that some younger children find hard to use. But a mask spacer that fits over the mouth and nose can make the inhaler easier to use. Using an MDI with a mask spacer: Helps get the right …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Learn to Walk and Use Other Motor Skills On this page: Overview Related … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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… Caring for your teen Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview Parenting a teenager can be challenging and rewarding. Teens … sexual orientation and gender identity Teen relationship abuse Developing life skills Resources to help your teen … into middle school or junior high Teens and alcohol and substance use Helping your teen make safe, healthy decisions …