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It sounds like your husband may have a sleep disorder. There are sleep disorders in which individuals start to act out their dreams or move about...
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... If you need radiation, it would be given every day (except on weekends) for a number of days that is determined by the dose of radiation that...
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... The type of surgery for stomach cancer varies based on where the cancer is located and how extensive it is. Sometimes the surgeon can remove part...
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If you have one ovary and a vagina then it should be possible to access your eggs. A random FSH level will give you an idea whether or not you are...
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Charting your cycles and finding your fertile window can be confusing. The good news is that you are putting in the most important day, the day your...
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There can be a lot of variability in protocols between fertility centers. In reality, normal sperm can live for hours outside of the body. However...
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Finding an asthma doctor/pulmonologist to partner with, if he does not already have one, may be beneficial. What medications is he taking on a...
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Endometriosis refers to the presence of uterine lining tissue living outside of the uterine cavity. It can be associated with pain, adhesions...
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There is no clear evidence that activitiy restrictions after an embryo transfer increase pregnancy rates. ... Most of the reproductive...
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Couples should consider seeing a doctor if they have been trying to conceive for a year without success (6 months for women over 35). The...
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In general, if a man has had a normal PSA reading in the past, doctors do not tell patients to avoid anything before the next PSA test. However, if...
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... Traditionally, it was felt that testosterone (T) replacement in men who had low T (called "hypogonadism") would increase the risk...
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Are there any issues with having da Vinci prostate surgery if you already have ulcerative colitis?
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While the da Vinci Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP) is popular, it is still a major operation and still can be complicated. In...
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To treat your groin pull, I would start with: Rest It is important to rest following the injury so it can heal. Let pain be your guide on how much...
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Usually this strain resolves in a few days. The simplest treatment for muscle strains are listed below. If you are pain free, then you can return to...













