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Focus on progress, not perfection
There's an easier path to take toward achieving your goals. Learn how with these suggestions for reframing your mindset and making healthy changes in your life.
Spermicide
Learn how to use this type of birth control that prevents pregnancy by killing or immobilizing sperm so that the sperm can't fertilize an egg.
Hypnobirthing: How does it work?
Hypnobirthing — A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses this method of easing pain during childbirth.
Be kind to yourself: How self-compassion can improve your resiliency
Learn how to enhance your self-compassion and boost your resiliency by being kinder to yourself. Others in your life will benefit as well.
Opioid use during pregnancy
Find out how opioid use during pregnancy might affect your baby.
HPV infection: How does it cause cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is most often caused by a genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
Palliative care: Who is it for?
Palliative care — Mayo Clinic expert explains who may benefit from palliative care and how it differs from hospice care.
Skin changes during pregnancy: What can you expect?
Find out about common skin changes during pregnancy, including pigmentation changes, varicose veins, acne and stretch marks.
Uterine artery embolization
Learn what to expect, risks and results of uterine artery embolization, a minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids.
Contraceptive sponge
Learn about this birth control option that prevents pregnancy by blocking sperm from entering the uterus.
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