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Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
Vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina can result in discharge, itching and pain. Recognize signs and symptoms and learn when to seek treatment.
Vascular rings
Learn more about this condition in which malformations of the aortic arch encircle the windpipe and esophagus and can press against them.
Ventricular fibrillation
Without fast treatment, this heart rhythm problem can cause death within minutes. Learn the symptoms of VFib and what actions to take to save a life.
Vesicoureteral reflux
Learn about what happens if urine flows backward from the bladder. Usually found in children, this condition boosts the risk of urinary tract infections.
Viagra for women: Does it exist?
Learn about medicines to treat problems with sexual arousal or sexual desire in women.
Video: Baby's soft spots (fontanels)
A baby's soft spots (fontanels) close when the skull bones fuse together. See how.
Video: HSG test for female infertility
Video animation shows the HSG test — an X-ray study to identify causes of female infertility.
Video: Mammogram for breast cancer — What to expect
Watch video to see what it's like to have a mammogram, or breast cancer detection exam.
Video: Ovulation
Ovulation — the release of an egg from an ovary — occurs about midway through the menstrual cycle. See how it happens.
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