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Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy?
If you've had surgery to remove your uterus, you might not need routine Pap smears. Find out what doctors recommend for cervical cancer screening.
After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
After a flood, don't eat foods or take medications that have come into contact with flood water or contaminated water.
Caffeine and menopause symptoms: Is there a link?
Coffee, tea and other caffeinated drinks may worsen menopausal hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms.
Infant formula: Your questions answered
Wonder which type of infant formula is best? Here's help making the choice.
Cordocentesis
Find out how this prenatal test uses umbilical cord blood to check for genetic disorders and infections.
Endometriosis: Risk factor for ovarian cancer?
Endometriosis and ovarian cancer are linked, but the relationship isn't straight cause and effect.
Prenatal yoga: What you need to know
Considering prenatal yoga? Find out about the basics and benefits of this popular workout.
Nonstress test
Understand how this prenatal test uses fetal heart rate monitoring to evaluate your baby's health.
Fetal fibronectin test
Understand how this prenatal test can be used to rule out preterm labor.
Cervical mucus method for natural family planning
Normal vaginal discharge can give you clues about your fertility. Learn how to track changes in cervical mucus to predict when you may be more likely to get pregnant.
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