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Lupus – Lupus and Pregnancy
…and your baby. Most women who have SLE can have normal pregnancies and healthy babies. However, it is important to plan ahead and get adequate medical care. Contact your healthcare…
Pap Smear (Cervical Smear)
…Practice Guidelines recommend: Women who have been sexually active should start having a Pap test at the age of 25. Once women begin having Pap tests, they should have them…
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
…pregnant. SYMPTOMS How do I know if I have PID? PID causes different symptoms in different women. These may include the following: A dull pain and tenderness in the lower…
Preventive Services for Healthy Living
…contact your healthcare provider. What preventive services do women need? Adult women should have their weight and blood pressure checked regularly. They should also have a Pap test every 1-3…
Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You’re Pregnant
…healthcare provider about how much weight you should gain. It’s different for everyone, but most women gain about 25 to 30 pounds. If you don’t weigh enough when you get…
Cervical Cancer
…are more than 100 types of HPV. Some types cause no symptoms. Others cause body warts or genital warts. More aggressive kinds can cause cancer in both women and men….
Effects of Early Sun Exposure
…from the sun: Cover up. When the UV Index is 3 or higher, protect your skin as much as possible. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat made…
Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy
…If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Many women experience changes in their…
Helping Older Adults Deal With Life Changing Events
…diagnosed health problems, and job loss. As people age, these events become more common. Grief is a normal, healthy response to loss. Grief can occur more frequently as you age….
Giardiasis
…is safest for pregnant women to avoid this treatment. Children younger than 5 years of age may be treated with furazolidone. This medicine has fewer side effects and comes in…