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… to recover, and what kind of follow-up you will need. Most women are able to have breast reconstruction. But it may not … look and feel. The surgeon can show you pictures of other women who had the surgery you are considering. You can also ask to talk to women who have had the surgery. Making a decision about …
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… can cause problems with the jaw or thigh bone. But most women do not have these side effects. They seem to be more likely if women take bisphosphonates for more than 5 years. Whether … activity, avoid drinking too much, and avoid smoking. Some women decide with their doctors that they want to try …
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… diabetes, which can be caused by hormonal changes Most women’s blood sugar levels can be controlled by diet, but … weeks): A shot of Rh immune globulin will be given to women who are Rh negative. Tests usually performed at all … your abdomen to check the growth of your baby Some women develop depression during pregnancy while a small …
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… usually a mild illness but can be very serious for pregnant women and their developing babies. If a pregnant woman … (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to rubella infection due to routine …
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… or anal electrical stimulation has been tried mostly in women who have urge, stress, and mixed incontinence. There is some research that it can help reduce how often women have incontinence. footnote 1 In men who had been … Most of the studies have only included a small number of women. In those studies, about half of women had some …
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… What are fibrocystic breast changes? Many women have breasts that feel lumpy, thick, and tender, … milk (or mammary) glands get bigger, which may make some women's breasts feel lumpy and tender. These symptoms go … Your breasts are swollen. They feel tender or painful. Women often describe this as a dull or aching pain, …
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… as an actual syndrome in 1990. FM can occur in both men and women, but women are more often affected. There is no known cause for … headaches and more. For more information, visit: BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre: Fibromyalgia Arthritis …
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… Surgery On this page: Overview Overview Women who have had breast implants or surgery to remove … (non-cancerous) lumps usually are able to breastfeed . Women who have had surgery to make their breasts smaller … if the milk ducts were cut or removed during surgery. These women may wish to consult their surgeons to determine …
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… or changes. Many breast problems are first discovered by women themselves, often by chance. Breast lumps can be … cancer can occur at any age, though it is most common in women older than 50. Lumps or changes also may be signs of … Health Care does not recommend breast self-examinations for women ages 40 to 74 who do not have a higher risk of breast …
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… birth control pills do. Some research has found that women using the patch are more likely to get dangerous blood … about your risks before using the patch. A small number of women have some mild to moderate skin irritation from the … disease . Does not contain estrogen , so can be used by women who can't take estrogen. May be used by women over 35 …