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Vitamin D deficiency
What are the risks of too little vitamin D?
Inflammatory breast cancer
Learn about this rare, aggressive type of breast cancer that causes a swollen breast. Treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and others.
Breast augmentation
Find out about surgery to increase breast size, as well as the risks, benefits, possible complications and follow-up care.
Breast lift
Learn more about this procedure that reshapes and raises the breasts.
Contraceptive implant
Learn about the benefits, risks and effectiveness of this type of long-acting, reversible birth control.
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.
HPV test
This test can help show the risk of cervical cancer. Learn more about how to prepare and what the results may mean.
Medical abortion
Learn what to expect when medicine is used to end a pregnancy, including side effects, risks and possible complications.
Molecular breast imaging
Learn about this breast cancer screening test that's sometimes used in addition to mammograms, especially for those with dense breast tissue.
Recurrent prostate infection: What are the treatment options?
These infections that keep coming back can be hard to treat. Here's what to know.
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