Labor and delivery
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Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)
Learn about this minimally invasive procedure for treating an enlarged prostate, including how it's done and possible risks and benefits.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Learn about this procedure used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland.
Twin pregnancy: What twins or multiples mean for mom
Twin pregnancy or other multiples? Here's help taking care of yourself — and your babies.
Undescended testicle
Learn about causes, complications and treatment of this condition in which one or both testicles aren't in the usual place within the scrotum.
VBAC: Know the pros and cons
VBAC — vaginal birth after cesarean — is possible for many women. Know what to consider before choosing this option for delivery.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
Varicocele
Find out how this condition involving the enlargement of veins in the scrotum can affect sperm quality and production.
Vasectomy
Find out more about this procedure that provides nearly 100 percent effective male birth control by cutting the supply of sperm to semen.
Vasectomy reversal
Learn about this microsurgery procedure that can restore your fertility after a vasectomy.
Video: The epidural block
Understand this anesthesia for labor and birth.
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