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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)
This cardiac therapy device delivers shocks to control dangerous heart rhythms. Learn when you might need an ICD and how it's placed in the chest.
Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery
This surgery removes the large intestine. It's often done to treat ulcerative colitis and other bowel conditions.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
This type of therapy is a well-known treatment for decompression sickness, but it has many surprising uses. Find out about why and how oxygen can heal the body.
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Find out what to expect during testosterone-blocking therapy. Learn about choices, including medicines and surgery.
Hormonal IUD (Mirena)
This birth control device gives long-acting protection that can be reversed.
Hemodialysis
Learn about hemodialysis and the risks and benefits of this procedure to treat kidney failure.
Heart valve surgery
Learn more about surgery to treat heart valve disease, which involves repairing or replacing affected heart valves.
HPV test
This test can help show the risk of cervical cancer. Learn more about how to prepare and what the results may mean.
General anesthesia
This sleep-like state during surgery allows you to undergo major medical procedures without feeling pain.
Feminizing hormone therapy
Find out more about feminizing hormonal treatment used to better align the body with a person's gender identity.
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