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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Birth Control
  1. ... to produce a successful pregnancy. To prevent pregnancy, birth control pills affect how these organs normally function. ... The lower levels of estrogen in birth control pills suppress FSH ... woman is pregnant. Ovulation will then not occur, which prevents ...
  2. Barrier methods of birth control prevent pregnancy by making sure that sperm and egg do not meet.
  3. Artificial contraception methods work in different ways to decrease the likelihood that sexual intercourse will result in pregnancy. Barrier ...
  4. Spider Angioma (VisualDX)  
    Vascular Diseases/Images ... Vascular Diseases ... VisualDX ... A spider angioma is a common skin condition that appears as a red papule (a small, solid bump) with small ...
  5. ... pain relief. If a hormone imbalance is detected, birth control pills may restore the proper hormone levels.
  6. ... and nurture a fertilized egg. This method of birth control offers no protection against sexually-transmitted diseases.
  7. Melasma (VisualDX)  
    Skin Pigmentation Disorders/Images ... Skin Pigmentation Disorders ... VisualDX ... Melasma is a common skin condition that causes dark patches on the face. Learn about ...
  8. Erythema Nodosum (VisualDX)  
    Skin Infections/Images ... Skin Infections ... Skin Conditions/Images ... Skin Conditions ... VisualDX ... Erythema nodosum is a skin condition characterized by the sudden eruption ...
  9. Yeast Infections/Images ... Yeast Infections ... Mouth Disorders/Images ... Mouth Disorders ... VisualDX ... Oral candidiasis, or thrush, is a fungal infection of the mouth. Learn ...
  10. ... and pulmonary valve. The valves are designed to control the direction of blood flow through the heart. The opening and closing of the heart valves produce the heart-beat sounds.