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… 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 … hormonal contraception prevent pregnancy? Pregnancy occurs when an egg is fertilized by sperm. The fertilized egg …
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… Visit On this page: Overview Overview Your first prenatal visit will probably be the longest visit … include: Your menstrual history. This will include your age when you had your first period, whether your cycles are … include: Your menstrual history. This will include your age when you had your first period, whether your cycles are …
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… of the esophagus. This is the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach. In eosinophilic (say … plastic dilator down your throat and into your esophagus. When the device is expanded, it widens any narrow areas of … plastic dilator down your throat and into your esophagus. When the device is expanded, it widens any narrow areas of …
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… for: Adults and older children who have reached puberty Young children until the age of puberty Babies younger than 1 year When to call for emergency help Call 9-1-1 before starting … until the age of puberty Babies younger than 1 year When to call for emergency help Call 9-1-1 before starting …
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… meal high in phosphorus, having high levels of vitamin D in your body, or having an overactive parathyroid gland . Some types of tumours may also … must collect all the urine you produce in a 24-hour period. When you first get up in the morning, urinate into the …
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… the veins. This is to prevent blood returning to the veins when you stand up. You may need to wear compression bandages or … the veins. This is to prevent blood returning to the veins when you stand up. You may need to wear compression bandages …
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… cookware increases the chromium content in foods. You can buy chromium supplements alone in tablets or … important for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. When using natural health products, keep in mind the … important for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. When using natural health products, keep in mind the …
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… babies. And it can be linked to other medical problems that your doctor may want to check for. In rare cases, it can be … symptom of Hirschsprung disease. Children who are diagnosed when they're older may have symptoms. Symptoms may include: … symptom of Hirschsprung disease. Children who are diagnosed when they're older may have symptoms. Symptoms may include: …
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… drug misuse. "It was like everything was just dead … that you're going to die today, the kids are going to die … the … has helped him. But depression can make talking hard. "When I'm depressed, I'm so far down that I can't reach out … has helped him. But depression can make talking hard. "When I'm depressed, I'm so far down that I can't reach out …
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… Information Overview There are many ways to help your baby who is teething . You can help relieve discomfort … skin. Cold foods or liquids Babies often resist feedings when they are teething. Sucking brings more blood to the … skin. Cold foods or liquids Babies often resist feedings when they are teething. Sucking brings more blood to the …
