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… Overview The intrauterine device (IUD) is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a small, plastic, T-shaped device. … types of IUDs. Hormonal IUDs release a type of progestin to prevent pregnancy for 5 years. Copper IUDs do not use hormones and prevent pregnancy for 10 years. In some cases an IUD can be …
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… Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. If you have sex without birth control, … a chance that you could get pregnant. The only sure way to prevent pregnancy is to not have sex. But finding a good … devices (IUDs). LARC is the best reversible method for preventing pregnancy. "Long-acting" means that they will …
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… can cure hepatitis B or hepatitis C infections or can prevent you from passing the virus to others. Practice … treatment. Having a dry mouth can worsen this side effect. Prevent dry mouth by drinking plenty of water or using a … triglyceride levels thyroid problems drug or alcohol use/abuse This medication can make you more likely to get …
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… you use, be sure to change it regularly. This helps prevent leakage and infection. How can you manage menstrual … you use, be sure to change it regularly. This helps prevent leakage and infection. When to Call a Doctor Any … you use, be sure to change it regularly. This helps prevent leakage and infection. How can you manage menstrual …
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… external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and … condoms 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 …
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… your risk of having a stroke. You will get medicine to prevent pain and help you relax. The doctor will put a small … for at least several days. You will take medicines to help prevent a stroke. You will still need to have a … clear that the procedure will help you. Learn more Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? How …
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… or sister. Cord blood stem cells are rarely used to treat adults, who normally need more stem cells than cord blood … disease, you may decide to use treatment, if available, to prevent the disease or to make it less severe. Although many … disease, you may decide to use treatment, if available, to prevent the disease or to make it less severe. Although many …
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… you are a current or past smoker, or are 50 years of age or older and have at least one risk factor for heart disease. … you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should … you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should …
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… depression and other mental/mood disorders. It can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other … Consult your doctor for more details. As you get older, your sleep pattern may naturally change and your … depression and other mental/mood disorders. It can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other …