Healthy aging: Over 50
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Contraceptive implant
Learn about the benefits, risks and effectiveness of this type of long-acting, reversible birth control.
Diskectomy
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Palliative care
Learn what to expect with this care approach that offers symptom relief for seriously ill people of any age.
Minimally invasive heart surgery
Learn more about this surgery that uses small incisions in the chest as an option to open-heart surgery.
Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Colposcopy
Find out why colposcopy is done and what to expect during an exam to diagnose cancer and other problems affecting the cervix, vagina and vulva.
Labor induction
Know what to expect during this procedure to start labor before it begins on its own.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is a common means of treating many types of cancer. Find out what to expect during your radiation therapy treatment.
Hormonal IUD (Mirena)
This birth control device gives long-acting protection that can be reversed.
Breast lift
Learn more about this procedure that reshapes and raises the breasts.
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