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… are protected on the inside of your body. When the time comes, they help create and support a growing baby. Other … to reach the uterus. The two ovaries are where eggs are stored. The cervix is the part of the uterus that connects … to the touch. The urethra is the opening where urine comes out. The labia protect the vaginal opening. The vagina …

… take for you to recover. But each person recovers at a different pace. Follow the steps below to get better as quickly … don't pinch your nose. Don’t smoke, vape, or use other tobacco or nicotine products. These things slow healing and … a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed. Store your prescription pain medicines where no one else can …

… of your spine with an artificial disc made of metal or a combination of metal and plastic. Lumbar disc replacement is … poses some risks. A disc replacement needs greater access to the spine than standard lumber fusion surgery. This … at home with things like bathing, dressing, cleaning, and shopping. You may want to arrange this ahead of time. Talk …

… tests may also be done to make a diagnosis. What are the different types of surgery? Two broad types of surgery exist, …

… when air sacs (alveoli) and the airways inside the lungs become scarred. Scar tissue doesn’t function like normal lung … zones. Anybody in the household who smokes should quit. Visitors or household members who can’t or won’t quit should … methods. This includes when hands should be washed. Refer to the CDC website for information: …

… tube the moves the sperm from the testicles to the vas deferens. Vas deferens. The tube where the sperm is stored. It also carries the sperm out of the scrotal sac. …

… considered “natural” and are sold in pharmacies and health stores. You might think that they must be safe. But, natural … their surgeon or anesthesiologist about them. These eight common herbal supplements could be a problem if you need to … During a surgical procedure, St. John's wort may interfere with some anesthesia medicines and make it harder for …

… care provider This is who you see for most health care visits. This includes yearly checkups and general care. They … time. But if your asthma isn't under control, they may refer you to a specialist. You may see a pulmonologist or an … among your providers. Nurses can get extra training to become a certain type of advanced practice registered nurse, …

… are used together. External beam radiation. The energy rays come from a large machine and are focused inside of your … questions and concerns you want to talk about. During your visit, ask what the goal of radiation therapy is. Also ask … it. It's seldom used in people with a penis. There are different ways to give brachytherapy. Talk to your radiation …