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What is circumcision?
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the layer of skin, called the foreskin, that covers the glans (head) of the penis.
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September 2012
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What is preconception carrier screening?
Preconception carrier screening is screening that you can have before becoming pregnant to help predict your chances of having a child with a genetic disorde...
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August 2012
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FAQ137
What is infertility?
Infertility is defined as not having become pregnant after 1 year of having regular sexual intercourse without the use of birth control (see the FAQ Evaluating Infertility). Inf...
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August 2012
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What are hepatitis B and hepatitis C?
Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis C is an infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. Both diseases are contagious and can l...
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July 2012
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What is dysmenorrhea?
Pain associated with menstruation is called dysmenorrhea.
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July 2012
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What is depression?
Depression is a common but serious illness. It is more than just feeling sad or upset for a short time or feeling grief after a loss. Depression changes your thoughts, feelings, ...
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June 2012
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What are the dangers of smoking?
Smoking is a leading cause of death in women. Lung cancer causes more deaths in women than any other type of cancer, including breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Anot...
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June 2012
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What is laparoscopy?
Laparoscopy is a way of doing surgery without making a large incision (cut). A thin tube known as the laparoscope is inserted into the abdomen through a small incision. The lapa...
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June 2012
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What is endometrial ablation?
Endometrial ablation destroys a thin layer of the lining of the uterus and stops the menstrual flow in many women. In some women, menstrual bleeding does not stop but i...
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June 2012
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What causes a twin pregnancy?
Having twins runs in some families. The most important factor, however, is age. Women older than 30 years are more likely to have twins than are younger women. One reas...
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June 2012
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