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Spirometry
This common test shows how well your lungs work and helps diagnose conditions that affect the ability to breathe.
Combination birth control pills
This oral contraceptive contains both estrogen and progestin to keep you from ovulating. These medicines prevent pregnancy and can have other benefits.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
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.
Mastectomy
Learn about this operation to remove the breast tissue from one or both breasts. Find out about risks, results and what you can expect.
Bone marrow transplant
Learn about this procedure that replaces unhealthy bone marrow with stem cells. Your own cells, donor cells or cells from umbilical cord blood may be used.
Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Amniocentesis
Find out about this prenatal test that checks the fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy.
Robotic hysterectomy
Robotic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the uterus.
Breast reduction surgery
Find out more about this surgery to remove fat, breast tissue and skin from the breasts.
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