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Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Labor induction
Understand what to expect during this procedure to start labor before it begins on its own.
Vaginal agenesis
In this rare condition that occurs before birth, the vagina doesn't develop and the uterus may only develop partially or not at all. Learn about treatment.
Sleepwalking
People who get up and walk around while sleeping may not need treatment. But if it happens often, it could be a sleep disorder that needs treatment.
COVID-19 vaccine: Should I reschedule my mammogram?
Swollen lymph nodes caused by the COVID-19 vaccine can look like breast cancer on a mammogram. Find out what to do if you've got a mammogram scheduled.
Abdominal hysterectomy
Learn why surgery to remove the uterus, known as a hysterectomy, might be done and what to expect if you need this surgery.
Scorpion sting
Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.
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.
Hormonal IUD (Mirena)
This birth control device gives long-acting protection that can be reversed.
Minipill (progestin-only birth control pill)
This oral contraceptive, sometimes called the minipill, contains only the hormone progestin and no estrogen.
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