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Anterior vaginal prolapse (cystocele)
Anterior prolapse happens when the pelvic floor muscles weaken and the bladder pushes into the top front part of your vagina. Learn how it's treated.
Hydrocephalus
Learn about this potentially fatal condition that causes fluid buildup in the brain. It can cause a range of symptoms, from headaches to poor balance.
Incompetent cervix
Sometimes the cervix opens and thins early, putting a pregnancy at risk. Learn more about this hard-to-diagnose condition.
Nearsightedness
Tired of squinting at objects in the distance? There are effective treatment options for this eye condition, and some preventive options are emerging.
Preterm labor
Going into labor before your due date is serious, but knowing the risk factors and how to manage them can help.
Fecal incontinence
Learn about this common issue that causes some people to avoid social situations. Treatments are available.
Breast cancer
Learn about this common cancer, including information on prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Cervical cancer
Screening with Pap tests can reduce the risk of this cancer that begins in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)
Learn more about this condition also called a vaginal hernia that happens when the small bowel pushes down onto the top of the vagina.
Marfan syndrome
This inherited disorder affects the skeleton and the eyes. It can also harm the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
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