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Cardioversion
Learn what to expect during this treatment to reset the heart rhythm.
Penis pump
Find out how this device can be placed on your penis to create an erection.
Combination birth control pills
This oral contraceptive contains both estrogen and progestin to keep you from ovulating. These medicines prevent pregnancy and can have other benefits.
Mastectomy
Learn about this operation to remove the breast tissue from one or both breasts. Find out about risks, results and what you can expect.
Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Amniocentesis
Find out about this prenatal test that checks the fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy.
Medical abortion
Learn what to expect when medicine is used to end a pregnancy, including side effects, risks and possible complications.
Morning-after pill
For women who've had unprotected sex or whose birth control method failed, the morning-after pill can help prevent pregnancy.
Pap smear
Pap smear is often recommended for cervical cancer screening. Learn how it's done and what abnormal Pap test results might mean.
Tonsillectomy
Learn how to prepare for a tonsillectomy and what to expect from the surgery.
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