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… Illness does not usually occur until several decades after being infected. People who get sick may develop a rare … also more common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers who are … drug injection equipment Using a condom every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex HTLV-1 is not spread by ordinary, …
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… have not been immunized. They get the second dose 6 weeks after the first dose. People who had chickenpox before their 1st birthday should still get the vaccine. They may not have … early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth defects. This is known as congenital varicella …
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… (Septoplasty) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect After Surgery How Well It Works Risks … childhood and puberty. Also, the septum can be deviated at birth (congenital) or because of an injury, such as a broken … childhood and puberty. Also, the septum can be deviated at birth (congenital) or because of an injury, such as a broken …
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… sperm. Vasectomy is considered a permanent method of birth control. You should only consider having one if you … What To Expect Your scrotum will be numb for 1 to 2 hours after a vasectomy. Apply cold packs to the area and lie on … your sperm count is zero. You must use another method of birth control until you have a follow-up sperm count test 2 …
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… your overall health, and the amount of cancer that remains after surgery. What To Expect Feeling better after surgery … a hysterectomy, call your doctor if: You have bright red vaginal bleeding that soaks one or more pads in an hour, or … your urine ( urinary incontinence ). Continued heavy vaginal bleeding . Some vaginal bleeding for 4 to 6 weeks …
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… contact. This includes genital skin-to-skin contact and vaginal, oral, and anal sex. If you're pregnant, you can also spread them to your baby before or during the birth. STIs are common. But they don't always cause … surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious. Your health habits and …
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… You can get HIV from contact with infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. Most people get the virus by having … also be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. HIV doesn't survive well outside … rash. Symptoms may appear from a few days to several weeks after a person is first infected. The early symptoms usually …
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… your first period before age 12 and starting menopause after age 52. Other things that increase your risk include: … cells multiply, they form a mass of tissue, which can cause vaginal bleeding. Especially after menopause, this abnormal … When to Call a Doctor See your doctor if you have: Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, especially if it occurs after …
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… and opens (dilates). There is no "show" (pink tinged vaginal mucus). There may be "show" and/or fluid leaking from your amniotic sac. Preparing for labour and birth is like getting ready for a marathon. If you have … the ones that you find most helpful during the labour and birthing process. If you're still not sure if you are …
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… the copper IUD can remain in place and be used as regular birth control, the EPC should not be. The EPC is designed to keep you from getting pregnant after having unprotected sex. The EPC is less effective than … from developing. You can have it done up to 63 days after your last menstrual period. Medical abortions can be a …
