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Bartholin's cyst
A Bartholin's cyst is a fluid-filled lump near the vaginal opening. It's rarely serious, but when infected, it can be painful.
Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy occurs outside the uterus, threatening the mother's life. It can't continue normally. But swift treatment can prevent deadly blood loss.
Uterine polyps
Tissue growths inside the uterus can cause abnormal uterine bleeding or infertility. Learn about tests and treatment.
Vaginal atrophy
Read about this condition that causes vaginal and urinary symptoms, often after menopause. It's also called genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Video: Smoking — Anatomy of nicotine addiction
This animation illustrates how smoking changes your brain, causing nicotine addiction.
Slide show: Pregnancy stretches
Know how to relieve aches and pains as your pregnancy progresses.
Slide show: Labor positions
Consider positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
Cigar smoking: Safer than cigarette smoking?
Despite what you might think, cigars aren't that different from cigarettes. Like cigarettes, cigars contain nicotine, tobacco and cancer-causing chemicals.
Coughing more after quitting smoking: What's the deal?
If you cough more than usual after you give up cigarettes, find out what it might mean and when to call the doctor.
Hookah smoking: Is it safer than cigarette smoking?
This habit isn't safer than smoking cigarettes. Find out why.
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