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Ovulation signs: When is conception most likely?
Trying to get pregnant? Learn about ovulation signs and symptoms.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Different from PMS?
Extreme moodiness, intense sadness or marked irritability in the days before your period — along with your usual PMS symptoms — could be PMDD.
Birth control pills: Harmful in early pregnancy?
If you took birth control pills before you knew you were pregnant, the risks of birth defects are low.
Silicone breast implants: What happens if they rupture?
Understand the health effects of ruptured silicone breast implants.
Sperm: How long do they live after ejaculation?
After ejaculation, the life span of sperm depends on the circumstances.
Antibiotics and pregnancy: What's safe?
Learn about common types of antibiotics used during pregnancy and their safety.
Elective abortion: Does it affect subsequent pregnancies?
Understand if an elective abortion can affect your fertility or future pregnancies.
COVID-19 vaccine: Should I reschedule my mammogram?
Swollen lymph nodes caused by the COVID-19 vaccine can look like breast cancer on a mammogram. Find out what to do if you've got a mammogram scheduled.
Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
This type of hormonal therapy may boost sex drive for some women, but its long-term safety is unclear.
Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
For many women, menopause and high blood pressure seem to go together. Discover why.