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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of …
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… Pain in a Spinal Cord Injury On this page: Overview Related … pain may occur in different areas of the body. For example: Spinal cord injury (central) pain occurs in areas where you … covering of the spinal cord . This is called an epidural block. Or surgical procedures that cut nerve roots may be …
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… Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The sponge is used to prevent pregnancy. It is called a barrier method because it keeps … each time you have intercourse. You cannot use the sponge during your period. Citations Trussell J, Aiken …
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… Cervical Cap for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Cervical caps … cap may be difficult. The cervical cap is used to prevent pregnancy. It's called a barrier method of birth control. … cap is hard to put in and take out. You also can't use it during your period. You need to use spermicide with the cap. …
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… Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) On this page: Test Overview Why … fluid, or CSF ) that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. During a spinal tap, a needle is carefully inserted into the … may be present. The pressure of the CSF also is measured during the procedure. Why It Is Done A spinal tap is done …
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… Pregnancy and Epilepsy On this page: Overview Related … who become pregnant deliver healthy babies. But the risk of birth defects, stillbirth, and seizure-related problems is … treatment is not always the best solution. Having seizures during pregnancy can also harm the baby. And pregnancy …
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… Molar Pregnancy On this page: … ultrasound. Your doctor can also find a molar pregnancy during a routine ultrasound in early pregnancy. Partial … months. If you still have your uterus, you will need to use birth control during this time so you don't get pregnant. …
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… Spinal Decompression for Neck Pain On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Spinal decompression surgery reduces pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerve roots . Surgery is only done to …
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… Cholestasis of Pregnancy On this page: … problem that happens when the flow of bile slows down or is blocked. Bile then builds up in the liver and enters the … This condition may happen when hormone levels increase during pregnancy. It can make the skin very itchy. Home …
