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Viagra for women: Does it exist?
Learn about medicines to treat problems with sexual arousal or sexual desire in women.
Extended-cycle birth control pills: Is spotting common?
Breakthrough bleeding is more common with continuous and extended-cycle birth control pills, but usually decreases with time.
Aspirin during pregnancy: Is it safe?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains what you need to know about taking aspirin if you're pregnant.
Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?
Unfortunately, there is no standard or routine screening test for ovarian cancer.
Chickenpox and pregnancy: What are the concerns?
Understand the risks posed by chickenpox during pregnancy.
Eating the placenta: A good idea?
Despite claims of benefits, eating your placenta after giving birth can be harmful to you and your baby.
Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Concerned about a link between breast implants and cancer? Get the facts.
Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?
Repeat C-sections are common — but each C-section is generally more complicated than the last.
Allergy medications and pregnancy: What's safe?
Find out what medicines can help you manage allergies while you're pregnant.
Early miscarriage: Is stress a factor?
Early miscarriage is usually caused by an abnormality with the baby — not maternal stress.
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