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Hypnobirthing: How does it work?
Hypnobirthing — A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses this method of easing pain during childbirth.
Men: Consider this when life throws you a curveball
Studies show that men display more evidence of the "fight or flight" response to stress. Recognizing your coping strategies is the first step to increasing resilience and improving your ability to withstand life's challenges.
Doula: Do you need a doula?
Find out how a doula might be helpful during pregnancy, childbirth and recovery.
Molluscum contagiosum
Learn how to prevent and treat this common skin infection that affects people of all ages.
Testicular torsion
Sudden, severe pain in the scrotum could be testicular torsion. Learn about symptoms and treatment for this health emergency.
Slide show: Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. See illustrations of various degrees of vaginal tears and treatment tips.
Priapism
Understand the symptoms, possible causes and treatment of prolonged erection of the penis, including when to seek emergency care.
Retrograde ejaculation
Learn about the symptoms and treatment options for this condition that can cause male infertility.
Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer?
Early research suggested that pomegranate juice could slow the growth of prostate cancer, but more-rigorous trials failed to confirm those results.
Slide show: Labor positions
Consider positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
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