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Breast reconstruction with implants
Find out what to expect if you're considering breast reconstruction with breast implants after mastectomy. Includes pre-pectoral implant placement.
Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Labor induction
Understand what to expect during this procedure to start labor before it begins on its own.
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.
Minipill (progestin-only birth control pill)
This oral contraceptive, sometimes called the minipill, contains only the hormone progestin and no estrogen.
Hormonal IUD (Mirena)
This birth control device gives long-acting protection that can be reversed.
Amniocentesis
Find out about this prenatal test that checks the fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy.
Vaginal agenesis
In this rare condition that occurs before birth, the vagina doesn't develop and the uterus may only develop partially or not at all. Learn about treatment.
Bedsores (pressure ulcers)
These areas of damaged skin and tissue are caused by sustained pressure — often from a bed or wheelchair — that reduces blood flow to vulnerable areas of the body.
Breast augmentation
Find out about surgery to increase breast size, as well as the risks, benefits, possible complications and follow-up care.
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