Other than avoiding sexual intercourse, there is no guaranteed way to prevent pelvic inflammatory disease. However, women who are in stable sexual relationships with only one partner have very little risk if neither person was infected with an STD from a previous partner. Condoms provide protection against STDs. Although oral contraceptives can prevent pregnancy, women with more than one sex partner also should make sure their partners use condoms every time they have vaginal...
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Weight fluctuations are very common in patients with IBD. This can be very frustrating for patients in a society that is so weight... Read more »
In many cultures throughout history and even today, the methods of bathing are different from ours. Some of the rituals would seem quite... Read more »
With the holidays come parties and for a person with Inflammatory Bowel Disease I know this can be a daunting time of year. That first... Read more »
There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very... Read more »
High iron levels in drinking water appear to increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study has found. Researchers... Read more »
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease typically have great and warranted concerns about what they should eat. While diet is most likely not a... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Christian D. Stone, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St.... Read more »
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA) were signed into law on June 4, 1997, and revised in 2004.IDEA requires... Read more »
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Scalding is a burn to the skin or flesh caused by moist heat and hot vapors such as steam. When the heat applied is approximately equivalent, a scald... Read more »