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… contacts of internationally adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with hepatitis B. Males who have sexual contact with other males. Those with many sexual … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. After the virus enters your body, it …
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… teach you how to do this. Bladder cancer surgery may affect sexual function. If a woman's uterus and ovaries are removed during surgery, she will not be able to get pregnant. And … You may worry about whether the surgery will affect your sex life. These concerns are common. Call the Canadian …
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… usually find latent TB by doing a tuberculin skin test. During the skin test, a doctor or nurse will inject TB … You may also have a blood test for hepatitis . Tests during TB treatment During treatment, a sputum culture is done once a month—or …
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… checked and to make sure you don't have any problems. During and soon after the procedure. Problems can happen during or soon after the procedure to implant a pacemaker. … rate and may help you live longer. Problems can happen during the procedure to place the pacemaker or soon after …
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… tests in the second trimester Last updated August 10, 2013 During your second trimester, you’ll see your doctor or … check the growth of your baby Some women develop depression during pregnancy while a small number will develop an anxiety or …
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… between contractions. Look into her eyes and help her focus during her contractions. Resources & links: Labor and delivery Contractions during pregnancy: what to expect … First stage of labour - …
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… is common for most women. Discharge may be more noticeable during the middle of the menstrual cycle ( ovulation ). Some … burning, or redness. Varies with age, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and use of birth control pills. A change in your … amount of a watery discharge caused by high hormone levels during the teen years or by taking birth control pills. …
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… Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Learn how healthy eating and physical activity … 2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology) Get …
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… been bitten, wash the wound with soap and water. If you are sexually assaulted, go to the hospital emergency department … as possible. Reporting the incident immediately after a sexual assault can help to ensure that as much evidence as possible is obtained. For more information about sexual assault and to learn what support services are …
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… infection. A urostomy can affect a man's ability to have sex (usually just for a short time). Usually a woman's sexual ability isn't affected. If you are concerned about sex, your body image, and what others think, talk to your …
