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Menstrual cramps
Menstrual cramps — pain in the lower abdomen just before or during menstrual periods — can range from mild to severe. Learn about treatment options.
Breastfeeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink?
Breastfeeding and alcohol don't mix well. A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses how alcohol affects breast milk.
Vitamin D for babies: Are supplements needed?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains why, when and how to give your baby vitamin D.
Solid foods: How to get your baby started
Follow these tips for starting your baby on solid foods.
Pelvic exam
Find out what happens during this exam, why it might be needed and how to prepare.
Primary ovarian insufficiency
This condition, also called premature ovarian failure, happens in women under age 40. Hormone therapy can lessen symptoms.
Blighted ovum: What causes it?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains what's behind this type of early pregnancy loss.
Thyroid guard: Do I need one during a mammogram?
A Mayo Clinic expert discusses using thyroid guards during mammograms to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer from radiation.
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.
Breast reconstruction with flap surgery
Find out what to expect if you're considering breast reconstruction. Learn about the options, incuding TRAM, DIEP and latissimus dorsi flap procedures.
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