Postpartum care
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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.
Breast biopsy
Learn about this test that's used to diagnose breast cancer, including why it's done, risks and what to expect.
HPV test
This test can help show the risk of cervical cancer. Learn more about how to prepare and what the results may mean.
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.
Abdominal hysterectomy
Learn why surgery to remove the uterus, known as a hysterectomy, might be done and what to expect if you need this surgery.
Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Breast lift
Learn more about this procedure that reshapes and raises the breasts.
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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