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Medications
… Uses Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster … skin swelling hands/ankle/feet shortness of breath unusual vaginal discharge/bleeding/burning/itching/odor … harm an unborn baby. Discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control (such as latex condoms) while taking this …
Medications
… this medication by mouth at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal as directed by your doctor, usually 1 or 2 … if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms. A very serious … This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could …
Health features
… exposure? Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses. These may be passed on … prophylaxis? Post-exposure prophylaxis is treatment after an individual has been exposed to a disease. Prompt … as the name of the respondent. Your name, date of birth and contact information as the applicant. The name and …
Medications
… risk. Tell your doctor right away if you have any unusual vaginal bleeding. In postmenopausal women, estrogens, taken … (hot flashes). Certain brands may also help to reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal … also be prescribed for bone loss (osteoporosis) in women after menopause. However, there are other medications (such …
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… measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis or … syndromes, like Down syndrome, Pendred and Alport Low birth weight – less than 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal … (ECMO) treatment as a newborn Very high bilirubin levels at birth that need an exchange transfusion Receiving certain …
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… HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of … might pass the virus to your baby during pregnancy or childbirth. However, this chance is mostly eliminated if you … are living with HIV. What if I am adopting a baby or giving birth outside of Canada? HIV testing during pregnancy is not …
Health topics
… cycles. You are in your mid-30s or older, have not used birth control for 6 months, and have not been able to become … Sometimes you may not find out what causes infertility even after many tests. So it is important to know how many tests … be done to find anti-sperm antibodies in blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. Doctors question the value of antibody tests …
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… It's common to have hot flashes at some point before or after menopause . Hot flashes happen when estrogen levels … to avoid using estrogen for hot flashes. Estrogen-progestin birth control pills (before menopause) can reduce or stop … to avoid using estrogen for hot flashes. Estrogen-progestin birth control pills (before menopause) can reduce or stop …
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… time and are usually caused by damage that happens from a vaginal delivery. While it is common to have some degree of … your activity level gradually. Straining or lifting after you have resumed normal activities may cause the … is done to help with symptoms such as pressure on the vaginal wall from the movement of those organs, difficulty …
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… baby a pacifier while they sleep. How can a family cope after losing a baby to SIDS? Each member of your family may … Months Growth and Development, Newborn Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Support Groups and Social Support … Months Growth and Development, Newborn Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Support Groups and Social Support …
