Birth control

Birth control

The practice of using artificial means to prevent or terminate a pregnancy.

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hemorrhage

Parenting; Birth control

Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood.

hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver from any cause.

herpes

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A family of viruses spread through physical contact. Often herpes is spread through sexual intercourse.

high blood pressure

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Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is, by definition, a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg -- a systolic pressure above 140 with a diastolic pressure above 90

hysterectomy

Parenting; Birth control

The surgical removal of the uterus. A hysterectomy sometimes involves the removal of the cervix as well. A cervical and uteral hysterectomy is referred to as a total hysterectomy. Removal of just ...

ibuprofen

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A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to treat pain, swelling, and fever. Common brand names for Ibuprofen include Advil, Motrin, and Nuprin.