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… Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … being infected. People who get sick may develop a rare blood cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), … illness for which your health care provider thinks testing is needed, or you have been in contact with a …
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… belly if you are pregnant. On an area where you have poor blood flow or numbness. Directly on your skin. Place a thin cloth between your skin and the cold or heat pack. One … If you use an ice towel, ice pack, or cold pack, put a thin cloth between the towel or pack and your skin. Ice …
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… of heart disease (such as heart attacks), stroke, serious blood clots in the lungs/legs, dementia, and cancer of the … and a progestin (such as medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone, norgestimate). Some brands of this medication may … tingling/weakness/numbness in the arms/legs trouble breathing coughing up blood sudden dizziness/fainting A very …
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… Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate Patch - Transdermal On this page: Uses How … of heart disease (such as heart attacks), stroke, serious blood clots in the lungs/legs, dementia, and cancer of the … hormones: an estrogen (estradiol) and a progestin (norethindrone). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of …
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… of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a complete list of possible side effects. … to levonorgestrel, or to any other progestins (such as norethindrone, desogestrel); or if you have any other allergies. … of: recent pregnancy current breastfeeding bleeding/blood disorders high blood pressure abnormal breast exam …
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… of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a complete list of possible side effects. … to levonorgestrel, or to any other progestins (such as norethindrone, desogestrel); or if you have any other allergies. … of: recent pregnancy current breastfeeding bleeding/blood disorders high blood pressure abnormal breast exam …
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… cancer of the breast/ovaries, stroke, dementia, and serious blood clots. When used along with a progestin, estrogens … tingling/weakness/numbness in the arms/legs trouble breathing coughing up blood sudden dizziness/fainting A very … of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a complete list of possible side effects. …
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… cancer of the breast/ovaries, stroke, dementia, and serious blood clots. When used along with a progestin, estrogens … tingling/weakness/numbness in the arms/legs trouble breathing coughing up blood sudden dizziness/fainting Vaginal … of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a complete list of possible side effects. …
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… and how soon to do it. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it … taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other blood thinners.) Make sure that you understand exactly what your … It lets others know your health care wishes. It's a good thing to have before any type of surgery or procedure. How …
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… provider and support team.Your birth wishes outline the things you would prefer to do or have happen during labour, … Other examples include spelling out your preferences for birthing positions, or making arrangements to touch your baby's … for everyone involved in your care to read Umbilical cord blood collection The blood from an umbilical cord contains …
