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Cardiac ablation
Heat or cold energy applied to the heart can correct rapid or erratic heartbeats. Know when you might need this treatment and the risks.
Pelvic exam
Find out what happens during this exam, why it might be needed and how to prepare.
Depo-Provera (contraceptive injection)
Depo-Provera, a contraceptive injection that's given every three months, contains the hormone progestin to help protect from unintended pregnancy.
Mastectomy
Learn about this operation to remove the breast tissue from one or both breasts. Find out about risks, results and what you can expect.
Palliative care
Learn what to expect with this care approach that offers symptom relief for seriously ill people of any age.
Breast biopsy
Learn about this test that's used to diagnose breast cancer, including why it's done, risks and what to expect.
Bone marrow transplant
Learn about this procedure that replaces unhealthy bone marrow with stem cells. Your own cells, donor cells or cells from umbilical cord blood may be used.
Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
C-section
Learn the reasons this surgical procedure to deliver a baby is done, the risks and tips for recovery.
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