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Combination birth control pills
This oral contraceptive contains both estrogen and progestin to keep you from ovulating. These medicines prevent pregnancy and can have other benefits.
Copper IUD (ParaGard)
A copper intrauterine device offers a hormone-free option for long-acting, reversible birth control.
Amniocentesis
Find out about this prenatal test that checks the fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy.
Hypothyroidism and infertility: Any connection?
For women, there's sometimes a link between having an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) and infertility.
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.
Birth control pills: Harmful in early pregnancy?
If you took birth control pills before you knew you were pregnant, the risks of birth defects are low.
Inflammatory breast cancer
Learn about this rare, aggressive type of breast cancer that causes a swollen breast. Treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and others.
Breast augmentation
Find out about surgery to increase breast size, as well as the risks, benefits, possible complications and follow-up care.
Breast lift
Learn more about this procedure that reshapes and raises the breasts.
Contraceptive implant
Learn about the benefits, risks and effectiveness of this type of long-acting, reversible birth control.
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