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- Spermicide slows down sperm and blocks the cervix to prevent pregnancy. Find out about this and other contraception methods.
- Vaginal gel makes it hard for sperm to move and reach an egg. Find out about this and other contraception methods.
- Looks at depression in children and teens. Covers symptoms like anxiety, headaches, sleep problems, and lack of energy. Discusses treatment with therapy and medicines. Covers warning signs of suicide.
- The diaphragm is a silicone cup that covers your cervix and acts like a barrier to sperm. Learn more about this type of nonhormonal birth control.
- Explains what breastfeeding is, benefits, how to plan for it, and how often to breastfeed. Includes step-by-step instructions. Covers common problems and when to call for help.
- The progestin-only pill (POP) is taken daily for 91% pregnancy prevention. Read about side effects and how to get a prescription for POP.
- Ultrasound is a test that uses reflected sound waves to produce an image of organs and other structures in the body. It does not use X-rays or other types of possibly harmful radiation. For ultrasound testing, gel or oil is applied to the skin to help transmit the sound waves. A small, handheld instrument called a...
- A vasectomy is a type of permanent birth control for men that has a 99% pregnancy prevention rate. Find out the risks and benefits of getting a vasectomy.
- Tubal ligation (female sterilization) is a type of permanent birth control for women, and has a 99% pregnancy prevention rate. Learn about risks and benefits.
- What is alcohol use disorder? Alcohol use disorder means that a person drinks alcohol even though it causes harm to themselves or others. It can range from mild to severe. People with this disorder may find it hard to control their alcohol use. Over time, drinking too much alcohol may cause health problems, like liver...
- Natural family planning, also known as fertility awareness or the rhythm method, is when a woman prevents pregnancy by closely tracking her own fertility.
- Depression is an illness that makes you feel sad, lose interest in things you used to enjoy, withdraw from others, and have little energy. It's more than normal sadness, grief, or low energy. Most people get better with medicine, counseling, or a combination of the two. After you have had an episode of depression, you...
- Download the mobile app for Kaiser Permanente Washington. See what's available in the app and how to get help.
- An allergic reaction is an overreaction of the immune system to a substance called an allergen. Allergens include chemicals, foods, medicines, mold, plants, and pollen. Symptoms of an allergic reaction can range from mild and annoying to severe and life-threatening. Allergens can affect different tissues in the body...
- Regional Kaiser Permanente program eliminated disparities in colorectal cancer death rates between Black and white members.
- Inner strength is the ability to cope with the stressful situations in life. This is often called "resilience." Building inner strength begins with simple actions or thoughts that your child practices, such as planning for what to do next and learning to accept change. Inner strength can help a child face problems...
- Learn about symptoms common in the first trimester of pregnancy, and get tips to help you with the first weeks of your pregnancy.
- Discusses causes and symptoms of asthma in children. Looks at treatment with medicine such as inhaled corticosteroid and albuterol. Discusses avoiding triggers and treating attacks. Covers using nebulizers, metered-dose with spacer and dry powder inhalers.
- Learn what to expect during the second trimester of your pregnancy and what to know. Get tips for the middle part of your pregnancy experience.
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