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… pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you put into your vagina. It's also called the vaginal ring. The ring … go without a ring for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be very light. Or you may use the ring …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Hysterectomy: Should I Also Have My …
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… mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is provided free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. If you are … The vaccines that protect against the measles are part of your child's routine immunizations. Learn when your child …
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… package information that tells the best way to store your insulin. You can keep open bottles with you if you keep … (36°F) or above 30°C (86°F) . Never leave insulin in the sun or in your hot car, because sunlight and heat reduce the strength …
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… A suprapubic catheter is a thin tube that drains urine from your bladder. The tube is put into your bladder through a small cut in your lower belly. The … include a new catheter, syringes, sterile fluid, gloves, skin cleaning supplies, and lubricant. Here are general …
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… or lumps in the thyroid gland . This gland controls how your body uses energy. Most thyroid nodules are not cancer … When this happens, you may need treatment. What increases your risk for thyroid nodules? You are more likely to … depressed, have memory problems, be constipated, have dry skin, feel cold, or have other symptoms of hypothyroidism …
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… Implant (Nexplanon®) – a small rod inserted under the skin of the arm Hormonal contraception uses 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for …
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… Overview Overview What are your responsibilities during your recovery from bypass … you during your recovery. You also need to take care of the skin around your arm or leg incisions. All of your incisions … or powder on your incisions. Overexpose your incisions to sunlight. Your chest Your surgeon may cut through your chest …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … the cold sores (herpes simplex) from entering the healthy skin cells and growing in number. This medication does not … on the mouth (such as dental work), tiredness, sunlight, cold weather, or fever/cold/flu. Missed Dose If …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … health problems that make surgery dangerous. You have a skin infection that could also infect the material used to …
