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Medical abortion
Learn what to expect when medicine is used to end a pregnancy, including side effects, risks and possible complications.
Wisdom tooth removal
If you don't have enough room in your mouth for wisdom teeth, or they're painful, infected or cause other dental problems, they may need to be removed.
Brain stereotactic radiosurgery
This procedure delivers precise radiation therapy to treat brain tumors and other brain conditions.
Ear reconstruction
Learn about this cosmetic procedure, which is done to rebuild an ear. Understand the risks and learn what to expect after surgery.
Breast MRI
Learn more about how this imaging test helps diagnose cancer and when it's used.
Awake brain surgery
Awake brain surgery is performed while you are awake and alert. This type of brain surgery may be used to treat some brain tumors or epileptic seizures.
Minipill (progestin-only birth control pill)
This oral contraceptive, sometimes called the minipill, contains only the hormone progestin and no estrogen.
Tubal ligation
Thinking of getting your tubes tied? This surgery offers a permanent form of birth control. Know the risks and what to expect.
COVID-19 diagnostic testing
Find out how COVID-19 diagnostic testing is done to learn if you're currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019.
Robotic myomectomy
Learn about this minimally invasive procedure to remove uterine fibroids that may reduce pain, blood loss and recovery time.
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