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Menopause
Find out about this biological change and its long-term health implications — and learn how to manage bothersome hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.
Menstrual cramps
Menstrual cramps — pain in the lower abdomen just before or during menstrual periods — can range from mild to severe. Learn about treatment options.
Miscarriage
Learn what might cause the loss of a pregnancy, the symptoms and how to cope.
Mittelschmerz
Some women experience pain on one side of the lower abdomen midway through their menstrual cycles. This cyclic pelvic pain is known as mittelschmerz.
Molar pregnancy
This rare pregnancy complication requires early treatment. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment of this type of pregnancy loss.
Mold allergy
Coughing, sneezing and itchy eyes often accompany this common allergy. Find out how to treat this condition and help keep it under control.
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
When bone marrow produces an unusual protein in the blood, it can sometimes lead to certain types of blood cancer.
Morning sickness
Learn more about nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Learn about remedies that may help ease that queasy feeling.
Mumps
Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of this viral illness and how vaccines can prevent it.
Nephrotic syndrome
Swelling around your feet and ankles is a common sign of this condition that occurs when your kidneys pass too much protein in your urine.
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