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Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Find out what to expect during testosterone-blocking therapy. Learn about choices, including medicines and surgery.
Breast biopsy
Learn about this test that's used to diagnose breast cancer, including why it's done, risks and what to expect.
Living-donor kidney transplant
Find out more about living-donor kidney transplant, an option instead of deceased-donor kidney transplant.
Colposcopy
Find out why colposcopy is done and what to expect during an exam to diagnose cancer and other problems affecting the cervix, vagina and vulva.
Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy)
Learn about innovative approaches to surgically remove the bladder and reconstruct an alternate urinary system.
Cardioversion
Learn what to expect during this treatment to reset the heart rhythm.
Labor induction
Know what to expect during this procedure to start labor before it begins on its own.
Penis pump
Find out how this device can be placed on your penis to create an erection.
Combination birth control pills
This oral contraceptive contains both estrogen and progestin to keep you from ovulating. These medicines prevent pregnancy and can have other benefits.
Endometrial ablation
This surgery that destroys the lining of the uterus treats unusual uterine bleeding. Learn about the risks and what to expect during the procedure.
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