Women's life stages
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Placenta previa
Learn about how this pregnancy complication is diagnosed and managed to reduce risks to your baby's health and your own.
Placenta accreta
During pregnancy, if part of the placenta grows too far into the uterine wall, it can remain attached after childbirth, causing severe maternal blood loss.
Perimenopause
Discover effective treatments and learn self-care strategies for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and other perimenopause symptoms.
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart can cause sharp chest pain and other symptoms. Know how pericarditis is diagnosed and treated.
Pelvic pain
This type of pain can be dull or sharp. You may feel it all the time or only sometimes. Learn about possible causes and when to seek care.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
This serious infection of the female reproductive organs can cause long-term complications such as infertility and chronic pain. Know the symptoms and causes.
Pelvic exam
Find out what happens during this exam, why it might be needed and how to prepare.
Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?
Unfortunately, there is no standard or routine screening test for ovarian cancer.
Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Doctors recommend regular cervical cancer screening whether you've had sex or not.
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.
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