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Medications
… is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia - CLL). Bendamustine belongs to … response to treatment. Before each cycle, you should have blood tests to find the best dose for you and to see whether … may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. Women using …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A tissue type test is a blood test that identifies substances called antigens on the … a close relative of the person. Find people who may have a high chance of certain autoimmune diseases. How To Prepare … medical history—such as a history of cancer, infections, high-risk behaviours, use of drugs, exposure to toxins, and …
Medications
… "belly button" (navel). Ospemifene may rarely cause serious blood clots to form in the legs or lungs. Tell your doctor … Some risk factors include tobacco use, alcohol use, having high cholesterol/diabetes, or a history of heart disease. … herbal products). This medication must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. If you become …
Medications
… meningitis), such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, high fever, chills, severe headache, stiff neck, mental/mood … details. Uses This medication is used to treat a certain blood disorder (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria). This … (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you … How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and … is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding …
Health topics
… this page: Overview Overview The patch is used to prevent pregnancy. It looks like a bandage. You put it on the skin … the hormones estrogen and progestin. These hormones prevent pregnancy in three ways. They thicken the mucus in the … health problems or concerns. It may increase your risk of blood clots. It may be less effective in women who are …
Medications
… your doctor's directions. The risk of bleeding may be higher if you have a deformed spine, or have had spinal … (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as warfarin/rivaroxaban, nonsteroidal … the side effects of this drug, especially bleeding. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… in males decreased sexual ability (with very high doses of this medication) easy bruising/bleeding signs … kidney problems liver problems certain lung diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) diabetes other … Confusion can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, cimetidine should be used only when clearly …
Health topics
… on by the changes in hormone levels that happen after pregnancy. Some things can increase your chances of getting … A history of postpartum depression. This puts you at high risk of having it again. Poor support from family, … or problems after childbirth. Depression during a current pregnancy. Previous depression. Bipolar disorder , also …
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… feel like lumps just under the nipple and can cause a bloody discharge from the nipple. Women close to menopause … painful and can occur anywhere in the breast or nipple. Blood clots Blood clots in a vein (thrombophlebitis) can feel like a …
