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… this page: Overview Overview Mini-pills are used to prevent pregnancy. They release a regular dose of a hormone called … and another hormone called estrogen. Progestin prevents pregnancy in a few ways. It thickens the mucus in the … have to take a pill every day at the same time to prevent pregnancy. This means you take a pill even when you have …
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… set goals for yourself. Our walking log allows you to track where you’re walking, how long you’re walking for, as well …
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… people 2 years of age or older who are traveling to areas where these infections are common. It works by causing the … in salt intake (such as congestive heart failure). During pregnancy, this vaccine should be taken only when clearly … in salt intake (such as congestive heart failure). During pregnancy, this vaccine should be taken only when clearly …
Medications
… starch, and proteins in food. It is used in conditions where the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… reaction ( anaphylaxis ), you get the shots where emergency care is available. If you or your child has … may continue them. But do not start taking them during pregnancy. Allergy shots should not be used when you: Have … may continue them. But do not start taking them during pregnancy. Allergy shots should not be used when you: Have …
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… to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age … to the vaccine include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Other symptoms, that may last 1 …
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… protection from the mother? During the last few weeks of pregnancy, mothers give their babies some protection against … from vaccines are minor, if they occur at all. The area where the shot was given may be sore. And some children may … protection from the mother? During the last few weeks of pregnancy, mothers give their babies some protection against …
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… test is most often done between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy. A complete blood count (CBC) to make sure you … find out if you're depressed. Depression is common during pregnancy and after giving birth (postpartum). Experts … depression. Untreated depression can cause problems during pregnancy and after birth. Testing for genetic conditions …
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… of tissue flap surgery, named for the area of the body where the tissue is taken. TRAM (transverse rectus abdominis … soreness, redness, and swelling in the breast and the area where the tissue was taken. The swelling may last for … discomfort in the breast area. Muscle weakness in the area where muscle is removed. Abnormal scarring. Some women are …
Medical tests
… node is the first node in a group of nodes in the body where cancer cells may move to after they have left the … makes a map pattern of lymphatic fluid. The map can show where the cancer is likely to spread and which lymph node is … the biopsy. The tracer travels to the sentinel lymph node where it can be detected. You will be given anesthesia to …
