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… Hypomanic Episodes Blackouts Caused by Alcohol or Drugs Body Mechanics Botulinum (Botox) Injection for Low Back Pain … Legal Issues Dementia: Medicines to Treat Behaviour Changes Dementia: Support for Caregivers Dementia: Testing … Sickness Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy Multiple Sclerosis Progression Multiple Sclerosis: …
Medical tests
… high levels of prolactin, which helps make breast milk. During pregnancy, prolactin levels increase by 10 to 20 times. … also make prolactin but it is not clear what it does in the body for these people. Prolactin levels are different …
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… legal trouble, and failing in school. Causes physical or emotional harm. The harm may be either to the teen themself … are going through intense physical, emotional, and mental changes. Here are some of the types of growth that happen in … relationships that don't last long. Adjusting to a changing body. The teen years are a time of lots of physical changes. …
Medications
… a progestin (drospirenone). This product is used to prevent pregnancy. This medication also may be used to treat … if you have any serious side effects, including: unusual changes in vaginal bleeding (such as continuous spotting, … headaches) trouble speaking weakness on one side of the body sudden vision changes (such as partial/complete …
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… (CF) is a common genetic disease that causes mucus in the body to become thick and sticky. The mucus builds up and … of detecting if a person is a carrier of the most common changes in the gene that can cause cystic fibrosis (CF). … The test results may influence your decision about your pregnancy or help you make decisions about the care of your …
Medications
… birth defects or death in unborn babies if taken during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking … arm pain, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, vision changes, trouble speaking/breathing, or sudden …
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… Overview The intrauterine device (IUD) is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a small, plastic, T-shaped device. Your … IUDs. Hormonal IUDs release a type of progestin to prevent pregnancy for 5 years. Copper IUDs do not use hormones and … Perforation is rare, but when it occurs, it's almost always during insertion. The uterus usually heals on its own after …
Medications
… used to treat high levels of a certain hormone made by the body (prolactin). High levels of prolactin may cause … is not recommended for stopping unwanted breast milk after pregnancy, miscarriage, or abortion because of possible … fingers/toes tingling/numbness of hands/feet mental/mood changes (such as confusion, agitation, hallucinations) …
Medications
… called seborrhea and unwanted/extra hair growth on the body (such as face, chest). It contains 2 hormones: … If taken daily as prescribed, these hormones prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) … vaginal discomfort/irritation, increased vaginal fluids, changes in sexual interest, or breast tenderness/enlargement …
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… skills, social skills such as cooperation and sharing, emotional skills such as identifying and dealing with … idea that can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention … different things, such as a soft stuffed toy or different body parts, such as their hands and feet. Babies like to …
