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Vitamin D deficiency
What are the risks of too little vitamin D?
Fallopian tubes: Is pregnancy possible with only one?
Pregnancy may be possible with one fallopian tube.
Male masturbation: Does frequency affect male fertility?
Male masturbation has little effect on sperm count or quality.
Sperm: How long do they live after ejaculation?
After ejaculation, the life span of sperm depends on the circumstances.
Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Learn what you can do to help lower the risk of vaginal tears during childbirth.
Mammogram guidelines: What are they?
Latest Mayo Clinic mammogram guidelines for breast cancer screening.
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.
Ovarian cysts and infertility: A connection?
Certain types of ovarian cysts can contribute to fertility problems.
Extended-cycle birth control pills: Is spotting common?
Breakthrough bleeding is more common with continuous and extended-cycle birth control pills, but usually decreases with time.
Early miscarriage: Is stress a factor?
Early miscarriage is usually caused by an abnormality with the baby — not maternal stress.