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Cervical cancer
Screening with Pap tests can reduce the risk of this cancer that begins in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
Cervicitis
Sexually transmitted infections are often the reason why a woman develops inflammation of the cervix, which can cause abnormal discharge and bleeding.
Cholestasis of pregnancy
This liver condition can occur late in pregnancy, triggering intense itching. The risk of complications for your baby may require early delivery.
Chronic cough
A cough that lasts for weeks could be caused by smoking, postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux, respiratory infections, COPD or another underlying problem.
Chronic pelvic pain
Ongoing pain in the pelvis can be a symptom of another disease or a condition in its own right. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.
Coma
Learn what can cause this state of prolonged loss of consciousness. While a coma rarely lasts longer than a few weeks, some people never wake from one.
Diarrhea
Learn more about what causes this common digestive condition, and how you can treat and prevent it.
Double uterus
Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon condition of the uterus. It is present at birth.
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Noninvasive breast cancer often has no symptoms. Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of this form of breast cancer.
Dysarthria
This condition affects muscles used for speaking. Speech therapy and treating the underlying cause may improve speech.
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