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Palliative care: Who is it for?
Palliative care — Mayo Clinic expert explains who may benefit from palliative care and how it differs from hospice care.
Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Doctors recommend regular cervical cancer screening whether you've had sex or not.
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.
Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?
Unfortunately, there is no standard or routine screening test for ovarian cancer.
Pregnancy acne: What's the best treatment?
Learn about self-care and safe medications to treat acne during pregnancy.
Pregnancy and hot tubs: What's the risk?
Understand the possible risks of hot tub use during pregnancy.
Pregnancy constipation: Are stool softeners safe?
Pregnancy constipation is common. Know how to safely treat it.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Different from PMS?
Extreme moodiness, intense sadness or marked irritability in the days before your period — along with your usual PMS symptoms — could be PMDD.
Prenatal vitamins: OK for women who aren't pregnant?
Prenatal vitamins: Why they might not be suitable if you're not pregnant.
Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?
Repeat C-sections are common — but each C-section is generally more complicated than the last.
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