This section has information on various medicines and medical treatments.

• Birth Control (Contraceptive) Pill
• Birth Control Patch
• Birth Control Ring
• Birth Control Shot
• Blood Test: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
• Chemotherapy
• Emergency Contraception
• How Do Asthma Medicines Work?
• Medical Tests: What to Expect (Video)
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Physical Therapy
• Refilling a Prescription
• Splints
• Steroids and Cancer Treatment
• Understanding Medicines and What They Do
• Wound Healing and Care

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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