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Capuz Cervical

Updated 18 September 2019 under Dicas de Saúde.

O Capuz cervical é macio e em forma de abóboda, feito de silicone com uma borda firme e arredondada. A borda se encaixa firmemente na base da cérvice. O capuz […]

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Injeções Hormonais de Estrogênio/Progesterona

Updated 23 January 2019 under Dicas de Saúde.

Mesigyna®  (Norigynon, Mesigyna Instayect, Mesygest e No 3 Norigynon injetável) e Cyclofem®  (Lunelle, Cyclofemina, Feminena, Navafem, Lunella e Cyclo-Provera) são duas marcas desses hormônios. Injeções de Cyclofem®   e de Mesigyna®  […]

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Contracepção de Emergência (CE)

Updated 4 June 2019 under Dicas de Saúde.

Contracepção de Emergência (CE) é um método de controle de natalidade reservada apenas após relações sexuais desprotegidas. Mesmo sendo comumente chamada de “a pílula do dia seguinte”, existem tanto pílulas […]

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Hepatite B

Updated 16 May 2019 under Dicas de Saúde.

O vírus da Hepatite B (VHB) infecta o fígado. Existe uma vacina muito eficaz que impede a infecção pelo VHB. A vacina é geralmente aplicada nos bebês, mas alguns adolescentes, […]

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Cystic Fibrosis: What Should I Know About Sex?

Updated 17 September 2019 under Health Guides.

You may be thinking about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. It’s normal to think about sex and have sexual feelings. Having CF has no impact […]

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Cystic Fibrosis: Talking with Your Partner about CF and Sexual and Reproductive Health

Updated 17 September 2019 under Health Guides.

Talking about CF Being able to communicate with your partner is an important part of any relationship. When you have CF, your treatments, airway clearance, and exercise all take up […]

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Cystic Fibrosis: Contraception

Updated 11 November 2019 under Health Guides.

Women with CF are able to get pregnant. An unplanned pregnancy can have a big effect on your health. Some CF medications are “teratogenic,” meaning that they can cause birth […]

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Cystic Fibrosis: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Updated 20 November 2019 under Health Guides.

Deciding to have a sexual relationship is a big deal for everyone for many reasons, including the possible risks of getting a sexually transmitted infection and/or becoming pregnant. What are […]

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Is it harmful to masturbate every day?

Updated 25 March 2019 under Ask Us.

Not at all. In fact, there are many positive benefits to masturbating including it’s a great way to relieve stress.  Medical experts agree that masturbation is safe, helps a person feel comfortable […]

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I’ve recently missed a week’s worth of my birth control pills and have not had irregular bleeding like I usually do. I’m so bad at remembering to take my pills. Is this normal? Am I at risk for being pregnant?

Updated 10 April 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. It sounds like birth control pills may not be a good contraceptive choice for you at this time, unless you can find ways to remind yourself […]

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