We&rsquo;ve all seen people who seem to have horrible osteoporosis &mdash; their backs are bent forward, their necks stooped. All of us want to prevent that -- but how? More milk? More calcium? More vitamin D? Supplements? Recent research has brought up q

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The food scenes in the movie Eat, Pray, Love are mouth-watering. Julia Roberts, playing author Elizabeth Gilbert, munches her way through Italy, eating pizza after pasta. And Julia didn&rsquo;t leave the eating to stunt doubles; she gained 10 pounds, some

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What should patients look for when searching for a physician? When you're looking for a new doctor, it's worthwhile to check the grades that doctors get from other patients.

When you&#39;re looking for a new doctor, it&#39;s worthwhile to check the grades that doctors get from other patients. Learn where to find these and what to look for in this video with Alvin Haynes, MD, of Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;

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Whether you should see a doctor about pain in your joints depends on how much the condition is impacting your life and your ability to function and sleep. Learn more from our experts about joint pain.

It depends on how much the condition is impacting your life and your ability to function and sleep. There are conservative treatments that you can undergo before seeing a surgeon. There are injections, physical therapy, exercise and weight loss. If you&#39;ve tried all these options and you still have pain and dysfunction that&#39;s dramatically impacting your life, it might be time to talk to a surgeon. 
 
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What side effects can an etonogestrel implant cause? Irregular and unpredictable menstrual periods are the most common side effect of an etonogestrel implant. Learn more from our experts about etonogestrel implant.

Side effects may include headaches, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, mood swings, depression, weight increase, acne, flu-like symptoms, upper respiratory or throat infection, and abdominal or back pain. Other side effects may include breast pain, vaginitis, vaginal discharge, and pain at the insertion site. Most women have changes in bleeding patterns after getting the implant. Many have less or no bleeding, but some have heavier or more prolonged bleeding. 
 
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Side effects that may occur with a hormone-releasing IUD include headaches, nausea, weight gain, nervousness, depression, high blood pressure and acne. Learn more from our experts about what side effects may occur with a hormone-releasing intrauterine dev

Side effects may include headaches, nausea, weight gain, nervousness, depression, high blood pressure, acne, abdominal or back pain, and sinus or upper respiratory infection. Other side effects may include breast pain, a low sex drive, menstrual problems, missed periods, vaginal discharge, vaginitis, or abnormal Pap smears. 
 
A small hole, called a perforation, can occur in the uterus when an IUD is inserted. This is a rare complication that happens in fewer than 1 of every 1,000 insertions. During the first few weeks after IUD insertion, women have a slightly higher risk for pelvic inflammatory disease. Symptoms include fever, vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain, painful sex, and unusual bleeding. See your doctor immediately if you have any of these symptoms after having an IUD inserted. 
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An IUD can slip out of place or fall out. This happens in up to 10% of women within the first year after insertion. The risk is higher for women who have never been pregnant, women under age 20, those who have the device inserted right after childbirth, and those who have heavy or painful periods. Sometimes, the IUD slips without a woman noticing it. If you use an IUD, check the strings regularly to be sure that it is still in place. 
 
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The hormone-releasing IUD is a very effective method of birth control. Pregnancy rates during the first year of use are about 2 pregnancies in 1,000 women. Learn more from our experts about how effective a hormone-releasing intrauterine device (IUD) is.

The hormone-releasing IUD is a very effective method of birth control. Pregnancy rates during the first year of use are about 0.2% (2 pregnancies per 1,000 women). A hormone-releasing IUD prevents pregnancy for up to 5 years (Mirena) or 3 years (Liletta, Skyla) before it needs to be replaced. Fertility returns quickly after the IUD is removed.

An IUD offers no protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as HIV or herpes. Also, during the first 3 weeks after an IUD is inserted, women have a higher risk of pelvic inflammatory disease.

The progesterone in the hormone-releasing IUD may reduce heavy bleeding during menstrual periods. A hormone-releasing IUD can reduce blood loss by 90%.

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Among other reasons, a young woman may see a gynecologist for menstrual periods that are very heavy or painful and itching, persistent irritation, or rashes in the genital area. Learn more from our experts about gynecologist.

It is important for a young woman to see a gynecologist if she is sexually active.

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