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Hormonal IUD (Mirena)
This birth control device gives long-acting protection that can be reversed.
Amniocentesis
Find out about this prenatal test that checks the fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy.
Elective abortion: Does it affect subsequent pregnancies?
Understand whether ending a pregnancy can affect your fertility or future pregnancies.
Pregnancy nutrition: Foods to avoid during pregnancy
Learn what not to eat when you're pregnant.
Low sex drive in women
Many women have dips in sexual desire at some point. But you can get your sex drive back. Learn about the causes and treatments of lost libido in women.
Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off
Belly fat is more common after menopause. Find out why and learn how to keep it off.
Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.
3rd trimester pregnancy: What to expect
Third trimester pregnancy can bring Braxton Hicks contractions, backaches and hemorrhoids as you await the start of labor.
Video: Ovulation
Ovulation — the release of an egg from an ovary — occurs about midway through the menstrual cycle. See how it happens.
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.
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