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… awakens you at night) Weight loss Irritable bowel syndrome Chronic or intermittent abdominal pain with either … you at night) Increases with stress No weight loss Ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage Abdominal pain (may be severe) Vaginal bleeding Positive risk factors for pregnancy Infection with a parasite, such as giardia …
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… have the risks of general anesthesia . Post-cholecystectomy syndrome After gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy), a few … gas, or diarrhea. This is called post-cholecystectomy syndrome. These symptoms can be treated with medicines. What … people have ongoing symptoms, called post-cholecystectomy syndrome. Don't have surgery Don't have surgery You try to …
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… may be difficult. The diaphragm is used to prevent pregnancy. It is called a barrier method because it keeps … as directed , it is about 84% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means that about 16 out of 100 people who … and sexual health clinics. Toxic Shock Syndrome Citations Trussell J, Aiken ARA (2018). …
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… Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. Another word for birth control is contraception. … getting close to menopause. The only sure way to prevent pregnancy is to not have sex. But finding a good method of … you are comfortable with can help you avoid an unplanned pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health …
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… and chromosome problems. It is done during early pregnancy, most often between the 10th and 13th weeks. … . It can also find chromosome problems, such as Down syndrome . CVS can't find neural tube defects . CVS is done earlier in pregnancy than amniocentesis (usually done at 15 to 20 …
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… problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe amount, safe time or safe type of alcohol to drink during pregnancy . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to …
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… mother. The test can be done as early as 10 weeks in the pregnancy. If this screening test is positive, it means … care decisions that are important to many health problems. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? … many or too few chromosomes, such as trisomy 18 and Down syndrome (trisomy 21) . Learn more Pregnancy: Should I Have …
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… some women lose their babies through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or other misfortune. This loss can be … from seeking professional help. Having a baby after a pregnancy loss If you've had a baby die during pregnancy and are now pregnant again, know that it is normal …
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… is labour that comes too early—between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. In labour, the uterus contracts to open the … with the uterus or cervix. Drug or alcohol use during pregnancy. The mother's water (amniotic fluid) breaking … Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (pPROM) Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More Prevention It's hard to prevent …
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… Fluid or blood from a nipple is a concern, except during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Galactorrhea is one type of … blood. Breast Problems Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: … Fluid or blood from a nipple is a concern, except during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Galactorrhea is one type of …
