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… or narrow coronary artery. Coronary arteries are the blood vessels that bring oxygen to the heart muscle. It may … likely continue to take one of the medicines. If you have a high risk of bleeding, your doctor may shorten the time you … people or those with heart failure or kidney disease have a higher risk of problems. The risks of problems where the …
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… It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care … options with you that will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent pregnancy? Pregnancy occurs when an egg is fertilized by …
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… is folate deficiency anemia? Folate deficiency anemia is a blood problem that occurs when your body doesn't have enough … green, leafy vegetables. Why is folic acid important during pregnancy? Folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects, … birth defects usually happen in the first few weeks of pregnancy, before you even know you're pregnant. If you …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open … disease (such as current or past history of asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) certain types of … requires clear vision until you can do it safely. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open … disease (such as current or past history of asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) certain types of … requires clear vision until you can do it safely. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… deposits called plaque (say "plak") to build up inside blood vessels called arteries. Arteries carry oxygen-rich … same for women and men. These include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, lack of … other things that can increase their risk. These include pregnancy-related problems as well as medicines they may be …
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… or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: cancer chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD … are made with maltose. This substance can cause false high blood sugar levels when your blood sugar is normal or … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… Get the facts Your options Have surgery to treat long-term (chronic) sinusitis. Don't have surgery. Take medicines and … Surgery may be a good choice for people who have long-term (chronic) sinusitis. They may get one infection after another … and follow home treatment for a long time. If you get chronic sinusitis because of allergies or another problem, …
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… (possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking … doctor right away. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure …
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… or midwife? Here's an overview of what to expect. Early pregnancy visits are usually the longest in duration. Your … checkup that includes: Listening to your heart Taking your blood pressure Measuring your height and weight Abdominal … breech, or caesarean birth? Do you and your partner lead a high-risk lifestyle? Do you have any medical conditions that …
