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Thyroid guard: Do I need one during a mammogram?
A Mayo Clinic expert discusses using thyroid guards during mammograms to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer from radiation.
Double uterus
Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon condition of the uterus. It is present at birth.
Breast MRI
Learn more about how this imaging test helps diagnose cancer and when it's used.
Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Labor induction
Know what to expect during this procedure to start labor before it begins on its own.
Basal body temperature for natural family planning
Learn the steps for tracking body temperature for pregnancy or contraception. Find out when during your menstrual cycle you're more likely to be fertile.
X-ray during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Learn when an X-ray during pregnancy might cause harm and how to avoid it.
Headaches during pregnancy: What's the best treatment?
Here's help with preventing or easing this common type of pain while you're pregnant.
Birth control pills: Harmful in early pregnancy?
If you took birth control pills before you knew you were pregnant, the risks of birth defects are low.
Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
For many women, menopause and high blood pressure seem to go together. Discover why.
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