Staying healthy
Learning Center
Elective abortion: Does it affect subsequent pregnancies?
Understand if an elective abortion can affect your fertility or future pregnancies.
Viagra for women: Does it exist?
Learn about medicines to treat problems with sexual arousal or sexual desire in women.
Fundal height: An accurate sign of fetal growth?
Understand how fundal height is measured and what it means.
Hypothyroidism and infertility: Any connection?
For women, there's sometimes a link between having an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) and infertility.
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.
COVID-19 vaccine: Should I reschedule my mammogram?
Swollen lymph nodes caused by the COVID-19 vaccine can look like breast cancer on a mammogram. Find out what to do if you've got a mammogram scheduled.
Petroleum jelly: Safe for a dry nose?
Rarely, inhaling petroleum jelly for prolonged periods can cause lung inflammation (lipoid pneumonia).
Melatonin side effects: What are the risks?
Melatonin is generally safe for short-term use but can cause side effects.
How many hours of sleep are enough?
Wonder how many hours of sleep are enough? A Mayo Clinic specialist offers guidelines.
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.
Refine Your Search
Type
- All
- Answer
Gender
Age
- All
- 19 to 44 younger
- 45 to 64 middle
- 65 to 80 older
- 06 to 12 years elementary/preteen
- 03 to 5 years preschool
- 02 months to 2 years infant/toddler
- 13 to 18 years teen
- 80 and over