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Pap smear
A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is used for cervical cancer screening. Learn how it's done and what the results might mean.
Palliative care
Learn what to expect with this care approach that offers symptom relief for seriously ill people of any age.
Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Myomectomy
This surgical procedure to treat uterine fibroids tries to preserve fertility using a variety of approaches.
Morning-after pill
This type of emergency birth control can help prevent a pregnancy after sex if protection wasn't used or didn't work.
Molecular breast imaging
Learn about this breast cancer screening test that's sometimes used in addition to mammograms, especially for those with dense breast tissue.
Minipill (progestin-only birth control pill)
This oral contraceptive, sometimes called the minipill, contains only the hormone progestin and no estrogen.
Medical abortion
Learn what to expect when medicine is used to end a pregnancy, including side effects, risks and possible complications.
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.
Mammogram
Learn what to expect during a breast X-ray exam. Find out about the benefits of mammograms for breast cancer screening, as well as potential risks.
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