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… Overview The ring is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you … 1 month at a time. You wear one ring for 3 weeks in a row and then go without a ring for … . The ring is replaced with a new one every 4 weeks. The vaginal ring is a highly effective …
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… Transmitted Infections Series What is a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast … or ointments on genital skin or inserting tablets or creams into the vagina. Some … or ointments on genital skin or inserting tablets or creams into the vagina. Some …
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… ring. The ring releases a regular dose of the hormones estrogen and progestin. These … What are the advantages of using the ring for birth control? The ring is more effective for …
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… chronic health problems, such as heart or lung disease, that make a surgical procedure … chronic health problems, such as heart or lung disease, that make a surgical procedure …
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Surgery Overview Corneal ring implants are clear pieces of plastic that can be surgically implanted into the clear, dome-shaped bulge at the front of the eye called the cornea . The implants flatten …
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… Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol … Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol …
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Overview You may have vaginal dryness around the time of menopause. Or if your ovaries were removed during a hysterectomy (oophorectomy), you may have vaginal dryness from low estrogen levels. If sex …
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… It's also done if someone has other chronic health problems that make a longer procedure … Credits Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah …
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… treatment, see your doctor. Examinations and Tests Doctors diagnose a vaginal yeast … (Melaleuca Alternifolia) Related Information Bacterial Vaginosis Female Genital Problems and Injuries …
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… C-section , don't have serious problems from childbirth. If you and your doctor or midwife … of problems with a later pregnancy. Less pain after delivery. Fewer days in the … caesarean (VBAC) trials of labour. footnote 3 Opioids (narcotics) , which partially relieve …
