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Aspirin during pregnancy: Is it safe?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains what you need to know about taking aspirin if you're pregnant.
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.
Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
For many women, menopause and high blood pressure seem to go together. Discover why.
Silicone breast implants: What happens if they rupture?
Understand the problems that may happen when a silicone breast implant leaks.
Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Learn what you can do to help lower the risk of vaginal tears during childbirth.
How to treat a piercing site infection
Learn what you can do at home if your ear new piercing becomes infected.
Vaccines during pregnancy: Are they safe?
Find out which vaccinations you need while pregnant and which ones to stay away from.
Prenatal vitamins: OK for women who aren't pregnant?
Prenatal vitamins: Why they might not be suitable if you're not pregnant.
Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?
Unfortunately, there is no standard or routine screening test for ovarian cancer.
CA 125 test: A screening test for ovarian cancer?
Learn why health care providers generally don't recommend a CA 125 test for ovarian cancer screening.
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