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… spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane …
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… can affect the removal of this product from your body, which may affect how it works. Be sure you know how to … if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication is not recommended. It may … breathing during sleep (sleep apnea) mental/mood changes (such as hallucinations) ringing in the ears trouble …
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… The patches are for use on the skin only. Raising your skin/body temperature, using cut or damaged fentanyl patches, or … you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … any withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, mental/mood changes (including anxiety, trouble sleeping, thoughts of …
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… to correct the condition. Cushing's disease occurs when the body makes too much of a certain hormone called cortisol. … do not have serious side effects. This medication may cause changes in blood sugar, especially if you have diabetes. … may improve fertility in women and may lead to unintended pregnancy. Ask your doctor for more details. During …
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… (possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking … It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. Other Uses This … Notes Do not share this medication with others. Lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include …
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… change in appearance or size of moles, or unusual skin changes/growth. Mycophenolate may harm an unborn baby. When … is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ … or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor may order a pregnancy test before starting this medication, after 8 to …
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… type of surgery may increase your risk for certain problems during pregnancy. Taking out the uterus can cure uterine fibroids. … hormones estrogen and progesterone can make them grow. Your body makes the highest levels of these hormones during the …
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… your medical history, especially of any kind of infection. During treatment, tell your doctor right away if you develop … It works by blocking Interleukin-6, a substance made by the body that causes swelling (inflammation) in areas affected … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… Warning Rarely, too much metformin can build up in the body and cause a serious (sometimes fatal) condition called … especially low blood sugar and lactic acidosis. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … and medications including insulin). Metformin can cause changes in the menstrual cycle (promote ovulation) and …
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… energy, good muscle, and organ function. About 70% of the body's iron is bound to hemoglobin in red blood cells . The … iron at times of growth (such as during adolescence), for pregnancy, during breastfeeding, or at times when there are … is a blood disorder that runs in families (inherited). It changes how the body makes hemoglobin. The iron levels are …
