Getting pregnant should be an exciting time for lovers, but may become complex, painful, and even potentially deadly if an ectopic pregnancy occurs. In this situation, a surgical abortion is usually necessary as a way of saving the life of the mother.
Ectopic Pregnancies Are Very Dangerous
You and your partner have been trying a long time to get pregnant and it finally happened. However, something isn't right with it.
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If you're a man who's done having children and you're looking for permanent protection, it's time to talk to your doctor about a vasectomy. This procedure will put an end to your sperm production so that you'll no longer need to worry about unplanned pregnancies. Before you schedule your vasectomy, here are four things you should know about the procedure.
It Takes a While To Become Sterile
If you're expecting to be sterile as soon as you walk out of the doctors office, you're in for a surprise – potentially a big one if you have unprotected sex too soon.
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Opioid use has risen to the point where it is now epidemic in the United States. While many people think of heroin when they hear the word "opioid," this class of drugs doesn't include just illicit drugs, it includes prescribed drugs as well. Codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, morphine, and oxycodone are all powerful pain relievers that are legally prescribed by physicians in the U.S.
Even though these drugs are legal, though, it doesn't mean the risk of becoming addicted isn't there.
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Most likely the reason for your lower back surgery in the first place was because of poor lifestyle choices, whether it was having improper posture, sleeping in the wrong position or limiting physical activity in your life. For this reason, it's important that you make subtle changes as you recover in order to recover properly and take advantage of the surgery you had. Here are three tips to help you:
Sleep: First off, to recover from anything, you need to be sleeping, which promotes the body's natural healing process.
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Are you looking for a new primary care doctor? Perhaps you have recently moved to a new town. Or, it might be that you find yourself going in different directions getting yourself and your family members to visit multiple doctors. For example, your little ones might be going to a pediatrician for annual checkups during an illness. At the same time, you might be going to a gynecologist for things that have to do with feminine health.
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