Newborn health
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Cervical cancer
Screening with Pap tests can reduce the risk of this cancer that begins in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
Miscarriage
Learn what might cause the loss of a pregnancy, the symptoms and how to cope.
Urinary incontinence
Learn about possible causes of the loss of bladder control and what treatments are available for this problem.
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Noninvasive breast cancer often has no signs or symptoms. Find out how doctors diagnose DCIS and learn about treatment, including mastectomy and lumpectomy.
Bedsores (pressure ulcers)
These areas of damaged skin and tissue are caused by sustained pressure — often from a bed or wheelchair — that reduces blood flow to vulnerable areas of the body.
Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure
Learn about this type of seizure that can cause convulsions. Also know how to help if you see someone having one.
Amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.
Breast cysts
A firm, round lump in breast tissue could be a fluid-filled cyst. Typically not cancerous, breast cysts often need no treatment.
Peritonitis
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of peritonitis.
Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)
Learn more about this condition also called a vaginal hernia that happens when the small bowel pushes down onto the top of the vagina.
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