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Eating the placenta: A good idea?
Despite claims of benefits, eating the placenta after giving birth can be harmful.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Different from PMS?
Extreme moodiness, intense sadness or marked irritability in the days before your period — along with your usual PMS symptoms — could be PMDD.
Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
For many women, menopause and high blood pressure seem to go together. Discover why.
Elective abortion: Does it affect subsequent pregnancies?
Understand whether ending a pregnancy can affect your fertility or future pregnancies.
Falling during pregnancy: Reason to worry?
Here's what to consider after a fall during pregnancy, including when to seek medical help.
Blood clots during menstruation: A concern?
Blood clots during menstrual periods aren't always a cause for a concern. But passing large clots may be a sign that something is wrong.
Air travel with infant: Is it safe?
Planning for air travel with an infant? Know how air travel can affect a newborn's ears and breathing, and what you can do to keep your baby comfortable.
Ovarian cancer: Still possible after hysterectomy?
Surgery to remove your uterus may affect your risk of ovarian cancer, depending on the type of procedure you had.
Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
This type of hormonal therapy may boost sex drive for some women, but its long-term safety is unclear.
Infant growth: What's normal?
Infant growth rates depend on various factors. Consider what's typical during baby's first year.
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