Melasma

Melasma

A reddening or pigmentation of the face occurring during pregnancy. Melasma can also be caused by taking birth control pills.

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melasma

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A condition in which pigmentation of the cheeks of the face darkens into tan or brown patches. This condition occurs in half of all women during pregnancy.

melasma

Parenting; Birth control

A reddening or pigmentation of the face occurring during pregnancy. Melasma can also be caused by taking birth control pills.

melasma

Health care; General

Dark coloring of the skin often seen during pregnancy and at menopause. Also occurs in Addison's disease.

melasma

Language; Dictionaries

A dark discoloration of the skin, usually local; as, Addison's melasma, or Addison's disease.

tampon

Parenting; Birth control

A tubular-shaped barrier made from cotton or other sponge-like material that is used to stop blood from leaving the vagina during menstruation.

abdomen

Parenting; Birth control

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abdominal

Parenting; Birth control

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abdominal pain

Parenting; Birth control

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abortion

Parenting; Birth control

In medicine, an abortion is the premature exit of the products of conception (the fetus, fetal membranes, and placenta) from the uterus. It is the loss of a pregnancy and does ...

abstinence

Parenting; Birth control

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