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… with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing … needles used for injecting drugs, and by having unprotected sex with another person infected with the hepatitis B virus. …
Medications
… a progestin (drospirenone). This product is used to prevent pregnancy. This medication also may be used to treat … medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, … 3 days after you take the last active tablet in the cycle during the fourth week of the pack. After you have taken the …
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… Blood pressure inside the left atrium decreases. Risks During the procedure Risks during the procedure aren't common. But problems can include … Blood pressure inside the left atrium decreases. Risks During the procedure Risks during the procedure aren't …
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… phone or the TV turned off. Try to create a pleasant mood during the meal. Encouraging a good appetite The person … foods" that can be easily picked up and chewed. Helping during the meal When you help someone eat, it helps to let … phone or the TV turned off. Try to create a pleasant mood during the meal. Encouraging a good appetite The person …
Medical tests
… the area being X-rayed. You may be given a gown to wear during the test. A lead shield will be placed over your pelvic area to protect it from radiation. During the test You will stand or sit in front of the X-ray … the area being X-rayed. You may be given a gown to wear during the test. A lead shield will be placed over your …
Medications
… a progestin (drospirenone). This product is used to prevent pregnancy. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills … risk of ovarian cysts. This drug does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, hepatitis B, … barrier method (latex or polyurethane condom/dental dams) during all sexual activity. How To Use Read the Patient …
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… effect on fertility. And there may be a higher risk for pregnancy problems after embolization. Fibroids usually get … it hard for you to get pregnant, or it can cause problems during a pregnancy. Over time, the size, shape, location, … grow. Your body makes the highest levels of these hormones during the years you have periods. After menopause, when …
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… there's a danger to your baby if you develop rubella during your pregnancy Rashes of any kind except the ones you may … vagina Constant negative feelings or anxiety about your pregnancy and care of the baby Depression or periods of …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains the hormone drospirenone (a … this product does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, hepatitis B, … barrier method (latex or polyurethane condom/dental dams) during all sexual activity. How To Use Read the Patient …
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… Plan COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency COPD and Sex COPD Flare-Ups COPD: Handling a Flare-Up COPD: Lung … Plan COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency COPD and Sex COPD Flare-Ups COPD: Handling a Flare-Up COPD: Lung …
