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Minipill (progestin-only birth control pill)
This oral contraceptive, sometimes called the minipill, contains only the hormone progestin and no estrogen.
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
High cholesterol in children can lead to narrowed and hardened arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease later in life.
Perimenopause
Discover effective treatments and learn self-care strategies for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and other perimenopause symptoms.
Antidepressants for children and teens
Antidepressants are often effective in treating depression and anxiety in children and teenagers, but there are some risks. Learn more.
C-section recovery: What to expect
Learn how to manage healing from a C-section while caring for a newborn.
Breastfeeding nutrition: Tips for moms
Understand breastfeeding nutrition do's and don'ts.
Genetic testing for breast cancer: Psychological and social impact
Prepare for your hereditary cancer gene test by learning how genetic testing for breast cancer may affect you and your family members.
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 COVID-19: What are the risks?
Know how COVID-19 might affect pregnancy, labor and delivery, and breastfeeding. And get the facts about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Treating COVID-19 at home: Care tips for you and others
COVID-19 can sometimes be treated at home. Understand emergency symptoms to watch for, how to protect others if you're ill, how to protect yourself while caring for a sick loved one and other coping tips.
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