Deciding when to become a parent is a personal decision that shouldn't be made lightly. For some people, termination of pregnancy is the best option if they feel they're not ready to become a parent. Abortion by medication is usually the preferred method as it's less invasive and has a quicker recovery time.
However, there are some situations when abortion by medication might not be an option. Read on to learn more.
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If you've noticed varicose veins, you may wonder whether surgery is the only way to get rid of them. While some people opt for surgery, it's not always necessary. In many cases, varicose veins can be treated with conservative measures such as compression stockings and lifestyle changes.
If you've been diagnosed with varicose veins, surgery might be a good idea. In other situations, it's unnecessary. Here's when surgery might be the best option.
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It is always important to stay on top of your health. During the pandemic, many people were forced to miss important doctor's appointments. If you have not rescheduled those appointments yet, now is a good time to call your doctor and make arrangements to be seen. You may have some concerns about going to the doctor's office amidst the current health crisis.
Here are some things you need to know.
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Your body needs oxygen to function and live, something that oxygen therapy relies on. Supplemental oxygen helps deliver that much-needed oxygen to your body when you can't get enough on your own. And although many people associate oxygen therapy with things like respiratory arrest, there are other reasons why you may need to use it.
Here are two conditions that may require the use of supplemental oxygen.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Are you experiencing some form of eye pain? Do you often wonder what may be causing it? Eye pain usually indicates a problem with your eyes or vision. Here are two possible causes of your eye pain.
Keratitis
Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped front surface of your eye. The cornea bends light that enters your eye to help focus images on your retina — the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye.
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