Its Time to Quit Smoking

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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...

Implants Injections Rings and Patches - Hormonal Birth Control Options

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What are hormonal birth control methods? Besides oral contraceptives (birth control pills) and the hormonal intrauterine device, there are several other forms of hormonal birth control: implants, in...

Evaluating Infertility

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What is an infertility evaluation? During an infertility evaluation, exams and tests are done to try to find the cause of infertility. If a cause is found, treatment may be possible. Infertility oft...

Having Twins

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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...

The Breast Self-Exam

PFS002 The Breast Self-Exam The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Women’s Health Care Physicians patient education FactSheet PFS002 Breast Self-Exam MAY 2012 Breast self-aware...

Dilation and Curettage

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What is dilation and curettage (D&C)? D&C is a surgical procedure in which the cervix is opened (dilated) and a thin instrument is inserted into the uterus. This instrument is used to remove tissue ...

Your Changing Body

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What is puberty? Puberty is the time when your body changes and becomes more like an adult. FAQ041 What is puberty? Puberty is the time when your body changes and becomes more like an adult. When d...

What is a screening test?

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What is a screening test? A screening test is used to find diseases, such as cancer, in people who do not have signs or symptoms. This allows early treatment. The earlier cancer is treated, the grea...

Good Health Before Pregnancy: Preconception Care

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What is a preconception care checkup? The goal of this checkup is to find things that could affect your pregnancy. Identifying these factors before pregnancy allows you to take steps that can increa...

The Intrauterine Device

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What is an intrauterine device (IUD)? The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, plastic device that is inserted and left inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The IUD can be used by women of all a...