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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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… disease that causes very severe coughing that may last for months. During bursts of violent coughing, you may make a … be dangerous in older adults and young children, especially babies who aren't old enough to have had the pertussis … Emergencies Handwashing Immunizations Immunizations and Pregnancy Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger …
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… defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. Other Uses This section … or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor may order a pregnancy test before starting this medication, after 8 to … of birth control while using this medication and for 3 months after the last dose. If you or your partner becomes …
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… or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor may order a pregnancy test before starting this medication. You should … This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor right … or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you …
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… lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. … by your doctor, usually once every month or once every 2 months. It is given by 2 injections, usually one on each … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… Birth control (also called contraception) can help prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available. … control. Birth control How birth control methods prevent pregnancy Effectiveness rate of birth control methods How … period and if you are breastfeeding consistently. After 6 months, you should use an additional form of birth control, …
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… FAQs What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 20 weeks. (After 20 weeks, … having a miscarriage, I couldn't bear the thought of it. I knew right away that I needed to get through the physical … with a counsellor to help me get through those first few months. I think it helped me, though, to have gone through …
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… to use it at the same time each day. It may take up to 3 months to notice a benefit. You must continue to take this … medication should not be used in women, especially during pregnancy or breast-feeding. It may harm an unborn or … medication should not be used in women, especially during pregnancy or breast-feeding. It may harm an unborn or …
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… has ended or may even return during treatment. However, new hair may have a different color or texture. People using … the risk of developing another form of cancer, sometimes months to years after treatment. Consult your doctor for … may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. Women …
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… occur during treatment with ipilimumab, but can also occur months after the last dose of this medication. Get medical … of lung problems (such as chest pain, shortness of breath, new/worsening cough) seizure muscle pain hearing loss night … may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. Ask about …
