Birth control basics
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Cervical length: Why does it matter during pregnancy?
If cervical length during pregnancy shortens too soon, there might be an increased risk of preterm labor.
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.
Breast cancer chemoprevention: Drugs that reduce risk
Learn about the drugs that can help prevent breast cancer in people at high risk.
Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)
Pain during sex can happen for many reasons, ranging from physical conditions to emotional concerns. Medicines or other therapies may help.
Fetal development: The 3rd trimester
Fetal development continues as your due date approaches. The countdown is on!
Thyroid guard: Do I need one during a mammogram?
A Mayo Clinic expert discusses using thyroid guards during mammograms to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer from radiation.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
This mental health condition, which is caused by being part of or witnessing a terrifying event, leads to symptoms that include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety.
Vaginal bleeding after sex
This symptom might not require a checkup. But if you've gone through menopause, contact your health care team to find out the cause of bleeding from the vagina.
Ovarian cancer: Still possible after hysterectomy?
Surgery to remove your uterus may affect your risk of ovarian cancer, depending on the type of procedure you had.
Dense breast tissue: What it means to have dense breasts
Find out what it means if your mammogram report says you have dense breast tissue. Learn about additional breast cancer screening tests to consider.
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