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Vagina: What's typical, what's not
Vaginal health is important. Use this information to protect your vaginal health and spot potential problems.
Surgery for stress urinary incontinence in women
Learn what's involved in surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence, including risks, benefits and other factors to consider before making a decision.
Prenatal vitamins: Why they matter, how to choose
Prenatal vitamins are an important part of pregnancy nutrition. Here's why.
Does soy really affect breast cancer risk?
Soy foods reduce the risk of breast cancer, but more research is needed to determine whether soy supplements are equally beneficial.
Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.
Pregnancy diet: Focus on these essential nutrients
Find out how to pack your pregnancy diet with essential nutrients, including folate, iron and vitamin D.
Breast lump or breast changes: Early evaluation is essential
Find out how a breast lump or breast change is evaluated for breast cancer.
Ovarian cancer: Still possible after hysterectomy?
Surgery to remove your uterus may affect your risk of ovarian cancer, depending on the type of procedure you had.
Early miscarriage: Is stress a factor?
Early miscarriage is usually caused by an abnormality with the baby — not maternal stress.
Keratoconus
When your cornea bulges outward, it can cause blurry vision and make your eyes sensitive to light. Find out about symptoms, causes and treatment for this eye condition.
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