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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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… If you cannot avoid travel, use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more information on preventing mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria prevention . If your child will be travelling for a long …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Spermicide is used to prevent pregnancy. It kills sperm or stops sperm from … 8 hours after sex. Give the spermicide time to work to prevent pregnancy. If you think you used spermicide … incorrectly, you can use emergency contraception to help prevent pregnancy. The most effective emergency …
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… page: Overview Overview The sponge is used to prevent pregnancy. It is called a barrier method because it … is used exactly as directed , it is about 80% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means that about 20 out of 100 … is used exactly as directed , it is about 91% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means that about 9 out of 100 …
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… infection. So far, this treatment offers the best chance of preventing HIV from multiplying, which allows your immune … RM, et al. (2010). Preexposure chemoprophylaxis for HIV prevention in men who have sex with men. New England Journal … JM, et al. (2012). Antiretroviral prophylaxis for HIV prevention in heterosexual men and women. New England …
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… or ophthalmology care is needed to remove the fish hook, prevent complications, and minimize damage from the fish … a metal patch, a cup, or even a paper cup. Covering the eye prevents the hook from moving. Be very careful not to put … will move less if the uninjured eye is covered. This may prevent further damage to the injured eye. Related …
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… your doctor may recommend you take fish oil to try to prevent a problem with your pancreas called pancreatitis . … changes for high triglycerides. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, called a blood thinner, do not take … (2020). Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database of …
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… Skin Cancer, Non-Melanoma Citations U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2016). Screening for skin cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. … - Internal Medicine & Amy McMichael MD - Dermatology U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2016). Screening for skin …
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… in.) or less, your doctor may offer you medicine to help prevent preterm birth. footnote 2 If you have had a preterm … treatments for a short cervix, such as a cerclage , to prevent preterm birth. footnote 2 If you learn that you are … of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2012). Prediction and prevention of preterm birth. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 130. …
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… this page: Overview Overview Combination pills are used to prevent pregnancy. Most people call them "the pill." … regular dose of two hormones, estrogen and progestin. They prevent pregnancy in a few ways. They thicken the mucus in … month (ovulation). You have to take a pill every day to prevent pregnancy. The packages for these pills are …
