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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.
Pregnancy constipation: Are stool softeners safe?
Pregnancy constipation is common. Know how to safely treat it.
Pregnancy and hot tubs: What's the risk?
Understand the possible risks of hot tub use during pregnancy.
Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer?
Early research suggested that pomegranate juice could slow the growth of prostate cancer, but more-rigorous trials failed to confirm those results.
Phosphatidylserine supplements: Can they improve memory?
Phosphatidylserine holds some promise as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's and other memory problems.
Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?
Unfortunately, there is no standard or routine screening test for ovarian cancer.
Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy?
If you've had surgery to remove your uterus, you might not need routine Pap smears. Find out what doctors recommend for cervical cancer screening.
Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Doctors recommend regular cervical cancer screening whether you've had sex or not.
Palliative care: Who is it for?
Palliative care — Mayo Clinic expert explains who may benefit from palliative care and how it differs from hospice care.
Ovulation signs: When is conception most likely?
Trying to get pregnant? Learn about ovulation signs and symptoms.