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Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small plastic T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. An IUD's contraceptive action begins as soon as the device is placed in the uterus and stops as soon as it is removed. Precisely how the IUD prevents pregnancy is a mystery. They may kill sperm or preven them from moving, which prevents fertilization from occurring. They may also stop a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus. IUDs have an effectiveness rate of close...

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How Much Weight Should I Gain During Pregnancy

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...serious complications, such as:Gestational diabetesBackachesLeg painIncreased fatigueVaricose... Read more »

Pregnancy

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...like diabetes, high blood pressure, constipation and backaches. If you do not gain enough weight... Read more »

Pregnancy, Tobacco Smoke and High Blood Pressure

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...And it wasn't just the physical pains of nausea, backaches and contractions, and, of course,... Read more »

Getting Educated About Prolapse

By Nancy Muller , Health Expert

...of a lump or a bulge in the vagina or rectum, low backache, a sensation of heaviness and... Read more »

Long-term Use of Ibuprofen Cuts Alzheimer's Risk

By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...arthritic conditions, for rheumatic or muscular pain, backache, neuralgia, dysmenorrhoea and... Read more »

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Pregnancy Symptoms

...women may also experience cramping and feel as if they are ready to get their period. Headaches or Backaches Increased hormones can sometimes cause headaches. Backaches are also common in... Read more »

Oops, I think I'm Pregnant!

...nipples and breasts (as well as the darkening of the areola), nausea and vomiting, exhaustion, head and backaches, and frequent urination. But remember, just because you aren't experiencing any of... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Infectious Diseases

...2005, dengue was comparable to malaria in global distribution.High fever, severe headache, vomiting, backache, eye pain, muscle and joint pain, occasionally rash on trunk and upper arms. Disease... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Lifestyle Changes

...significant influence on back pain. Changing certain lifestyle factors can help reduce and, possibly, prevent backaches.High-Risk OccupationsIn one study, 16 out of 100 warehouse workers reported... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Symptoms

...(usually most prominent at the back of the head)Joint aches (usually in the large joints)Stiff neckBackacheSwollen glands (in the area around the tick bite or elsewhere)Less often, nausea,... Read more »

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