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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.
Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
This type of hormonal therapy may boost sex drive for some women, but its long-term safety is unclear.
Phentermine for weight loss
This prescription medicine can help with weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.
Coping with pain after breast surgery
Pain is common after mastectomy and other breast cancer operations. Find out what causes it and learn about treatment options.
Water retention: Are there natural diuretics?
Interested in natural diuretics for fluid retention and weight gain? You may be better off watching your diet.
Air travel during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Consider these guidelines if you need to fly while you're pregnant.
Vitamin B-12 injections for weight loss: Do they work?
Vitamin B-12 injections — A weight-loss shot sounds appealing, but does it work?
Protein shakes: Good for weight loss?
Protein shakes aren't a magic bullet for weight loss. Here's why.