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Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Learn what you can do to help lower the risk of vaginal tears during childbirth.
Falling during pregnancy: Reason to worry?
Here's what to consider after a fall during pregnancy, including when to seek medical help.
Mammogram guidelines: What are they?
Latest Mayo Clinic mammogram guidelines for breast cancer screening.
Leg cramps during pregnancy: Preventable?
A Mayo Clinic specialist shares prevention and treatment tips for leg cramps during pregnancy.
HER2-positive breast cancer: What is it?
HER2-positive breast cancer tends to be more aggressive than other types of breast cancer. Treatments that target HER2 are very effective.
Fallopian tubes: Is pregnancy possible with only one?
Pregnancy may be possible with one fallopian tube.
Menopause hormone therapy: Does it cause vaginal bleeding?
Some forms of hormone therapy prescribed to ease hot flashes and other menopause symptoms may cause vaginal bleeding. Learn more.
Elective abortion: Does it affect subsequent pregnancies?
Understand if an elective abortion can affect your fertility or future pregnancies.
Fundal height: An accurate sign of fetal growth?
Understand how fundal height is measured and what it means.
Male masturbation: Does frequency affect male fertility?
Male masturbation has little effect on sperm count or quality.
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