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… length of your menstrual cycle , and you will click on the first day of your last menstrual period. To know how long … (A human egg usually lives for only 12 to 24 hours after ovulation. This is why you are not likely to get … try to have sex every day or every other day from your first fertile day to your last fertile day. What's next? If …
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… Last updated August 13, 2013 Babies usually get their first tooth at around six months. By the time your toddler … 10 on the top and 10 on the bottom. Overview Your toddler's first teeth (called baby teeth) are important because they: … recommends that toddlers see a dentist six months after the first baby tooth appears and no later than 12 …
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… pressure reading, called the closing pressure, may be taken after the fluid samples are done. The needle is taken out … few hours after the procedure, and others will take several weeks. Each lab has a different range for what's normal. … puncture itself will show more red blood cells in the first sample collected than in later samples. Cloudy CSF may …
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… Control staff member. Most chemical burns are treated first by rinsing (flushing) the chemical off your body with … chemical on it. If the area still has a burning sensation after 20 minutes, flush the area again with flowing water … water. Dry powders , such as dry lime, are brushed away first, because adding water can make a liquid that burns. …
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… raising and enlargement of the nipple area) are one of the first signs of puberty. Pubic hair usually starts growing … a time of rapid growth. Then growth slows down with the first menstrual period. Females reach their approximate … goes away in 6 months to 2 years. The height spurt occurs after other signs of puberty have developed. While they lag …
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… best choice. Add fibre to your diet gradually over a few weeks. A sudden increase in fibre can cause cramps and gas. … into hot cereal or plain yogurt. Fruit lax will keep for 2 weeks in the fridge, or it can be frozen. Can I use … use fibre supplements, check with your health care provider first. If you have a medical condition or are pregnant, it …
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… Endometriosis pain that has continued or that came back after hormone therapy. Severe endometriosis pain. (Some … guarantee long-lasting results. Pain can return a few years after surgery. Hormone therapy may be used after surgery. It may help prevent pain and new or returning …
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… is a material that your dentist uses to fill a cavity after the dentist removes any tooth decay . To fill a tooth, … filled tooth may be sensitive to heat and cold for days to weeks after you get the filling. Talk to your dentist about … filled tooth may be sensitive to heat and cold for days to weeks after you get the filling. Talk to your dentist about …
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… can kill the virus. This is called cryotherapy. You can first try an over-the-counter medicine to freeze your wart. … work? Treatments for warts don't always work. Even after warts shrink or go away, they may come back or spread … product, pads, and a pumice stone for several weeks. It was a slow process, but it gave me an excuse to …
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… surgery procedure. They may end up having one procedure after another, which can be harmful and expensive. Talk to … of surgery, the final results may not appear for several weeks or months after the procedure. It may take several … pay for these repeated treatments just as you paid for the first treatment. Choosing a Surgeon and Facility Finding a …