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… What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 20 weeks. Most happen because the … disorder. One example is antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Problems with the structure of the uterus. …
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… depression/other psychiatric conditions, unusual behavior changes (including possible suicidal thoughts/attempts), or … may increase your level of a certain substance made by the body (prolactin). For females, this increase in prolactin … lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… It lowers blood sugar by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin. How To Use Read the … serious side effects, including: fast/pounding heartbeat changes in menstrual cycles bone fracture vision changes … cycle (promote ovulation) and increase the chance of pregnancy. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about using …
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… of red cells, white cells, and platelets), especially during the first few months of treatment. Tell your doctor … is not recommended for use during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Your doctor may direct you to use another … used only when clearly needed during the last 6 months of pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. …
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… swallowing muscle spasms shaking (tremor) mental/mood changes (such as anxiety, restlessness) interrupted … a certain natural substance (prolactin) made by your body. For females, this increase in prolactin may result in … lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… or sounds. You may lose control of your muscles. Or your body may twitch or jerk. Your symptoms will depend on the … will ask questions to find out what happened just before, during, and right after a seizure. Your doctor will examine … a seizure. This could be a sign of preeclampsia (toxemia of pregnancy). A person with diabetes has a seizure. Low blood …
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… February 14, 2025 Overview Toddlers go through amazing changes between 12 and 36 months. Learn what to expect and … 1 - 12 months. Cognitive development, ages 1 to 12 months Emotional and social development, ages 1 to 12 months Growth … screen time Model healthy screen use by turning off devices during family time, both at and away from home Useful …
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… is passed from one person to another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See …
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… health needs. Warning Leflunomide must not be used during pregnancy because it may cause serious harm (possibly death) … taking another drug that helps leflunomide leave the body and confirmed through 2 blood tests that the … increased thirst/urination muscle cramp/pain mental/mood changes vision changes easy bruising/bleeding unusual …
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… What is polyhydramnios? Amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. Having too much of this fluid is called … have diabetes. This includes diabetes that occurs during pregnancy (gestational diabetes). The fetus has a …