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… during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent exposure to second-hand smoke or vapour? To protect …
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… body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) … care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other … with you that will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent …
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… rise and your left hand will fall a little as your belly falls. As you exhale slowly through your mouth, make a … Notice that the movement of your belly and chest rises and falls like the motion of rolling waves. Notice how you feel … rise and your left hand will fall a little as your belly falls. As you exhale slowly through your mouth, make a …
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… tasks or projects around the home. Car crashes. Falls. Fights. In children, most facial injuries occur … the edge of the lip. Stitches or other treatment may help prevent scarring. It's best to get treated within 8 hours of … more problems. Apply an ice or cold pack right away to help prevent or reduce swelling. Seek medical care. Caring for a …
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… Medicines may stop a cluster headache after it starts or prevent more headaches from occurring. If you don't get … may need to take medicines daily during a cluster period to prevent a future headache or reduce the number of headaches … don't relieve the severe pain of cluster headaches. To prevent headaches during a cluster period Some medicines …
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… factor replacement therapy can treat bleeding episodes or prevent bleeding. It can prevent severe blood loss and complications from bleeding … and risks of regularly scheduled treatment (prophylaxis) to prevent bleeding? How do they compare to the benefits and …
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… you with medicine costs. Most provinces have programs for seniors and people with disabilities or low incomes. If you … you with medicine costs. Most provinces have programs for seniors and people with disabilities or low incomes. If you …