Birth control basics
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Birth control options: Things to consider
Birth control options — Consider these questions before choosing a method of birth control.
Alzheimer's: Managing sleep problems
Alzheimer's sleep problems affect both you and your loved one. Consider tips for coping.
High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body
If blood pressure stays high, it can cause other health conditions. Find out more about these complications.
Bone and joint problems associated with diabetes
If you have diabetes, you're at increased risk of various bone and joint disorders.
Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare. It's not the same as sudden cardiac arrest. Learn about the risk factors and causes and when screening is needed.
Female fertility: Why lifestyle choices count
Know what you can do to protect being able to get pregnant.
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not
Planning a vaginal delivery? Find out when an incision between the vagina and anus might be needed during childbirth.
Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks
Know how obesity can affect your pregnancy. Learn about possible complications and specialized care you might need.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Postpartum complications: What you need to know
Learn about self-care after childbirth and the symptoms of a possible problem.
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