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HPV test
The HPV test can help identify your risk of cervical cancer. Learn more about how to prepare and what your results may mean.
Vaginal odor
Learn about causes of unpleasant or unusual odor from the vagina and when to seek care.
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.
Minipill (progestin-only birth control pill)
This oral contraceptive, sometimes called the minipill, contains only the hormone progestin and no estrogen.
Basal body temperature for natural family planning
Learn the steps for tracking body temperature for pregnancy or contraception. Find out when during your menstrual cycle you're more likely to be fertile.
Vulvar cancer
Learn about this rare cancer that forms on the skin that surrounds the urethra and vagina. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Uterine prolapse
Find out more about the symptoms and possible treatments, including surgical repair, for this pelvic floor disorder.
Polyhydramnios
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment for this condition, in which too much amniotic fluid builds up during pregnancy.
Anterior vaginal prolapse (cystocele)
Anterior prolapse happens when the pelvic floor muscles weaken and the bladder pushes into the top front part of your vagina. Learn how it's treated.
Cervicitis
Sexually transmitted infections are often the reason why a woman develops inflammation of the cervix, which can cause abnormal discharge and bleeding.
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