Healthy pregnancy
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Female orgasm: No climax with vaginal penetration?
Not all women have orgasms with vaginal penetration during sex. Most women need stimulation of the clitoris to climax.
Pregnancy acne: What's the best treatment?
Learn about self-care and safe medications to treat acne during pregnancy.
Vaping during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Vaping during pregnancy can expose your baby to nicotine.
Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Concerned about a link between breast implants and cancer? Get the facts.
Birth control: Can preejaculation fluid cause pregnancy?
This possible cause of pregnancy makes withdrawal a method of birth control you cannot rely on.
Ovulation signs: When is conception most likely?
Trying to get pregnant? Learn about symptoms of ovulation
Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Doctors recommend regular cervical cancer screening whether you've had sex or not.
Early miscarriage: Is stress a factor?
Early miscarriage is usually caused by an abnormality with the baby — not maternal stress.
Leg cramps during pregnancy: Preventable?
A Mayo Clinic specialist shares prevention and treatment tips for leg cramps during pregnancy.
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.