LGBTQ health
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Health issues for gay men and other men who have sex with men
Understand health concerns for gay men and other men who have sex with men, and learn how to promote good health.
Is a home sperm test useful?
Using a home sperm test to check your fertility may not provide a clear answer.
Breast cancer staging
Breast cancer staging helps your doctor select the most appropriate treatments.
Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips
Know when and how long babies need to nap, how to put them down for naps and how to handle fussiness.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why concussion screening is important
Concussion screening can help determine when athletes can return to play.
HPV test
The HPV test can help identify your risk of cervical cancer. Learn more about how to prepare and what your results may mean.
Cervical dysplasia: Is it cancer?
Learn what to expect if a Pap test shows cells that look different from typical cervical cells. Follow-up tests might include HPV testing and colposcopy.
Breast cancer types: What your type means
Doctors use specialized tests to analyze your cancer cells and gather information to determine your breast cancer type.
Genetic testing
Genetic testing: Learn why it's done, how to prepare and what to expect from diagnostic tests, carrier tests, prenatal tests and newborn screening.
Video: Mammogram for breast cancer — What to expect
Watch video to see what it's like to have a mammogram, or breast cancer detection exam.
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