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What is induced abortion?
An induced abortion is a procedure that is done to end a pregnancy. Most induced abortions are done in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Before the procedure, a test is done...
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What is hysteroscopy?
Hysteroscopy is used to diagnose or treat problems of the uterus. A hysteroscope is a thin, lighted telescope-like device. It is inserted through your vagina into your uterus. T...
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October 2011
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What is stress urinary incontinence?
Stress urinary incontinence is leakage of urine with physical activity, such as exercise, or when coughing, laughing, or sneezing.
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August 2011
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What is a hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus.
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August 2011
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What is a breech presentation?
By 3-4 weeks before the due date, most babies move so their heads are down near the birth canal (vagina). If this does not happen, the buttocks, the feet, or both may b...
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August 2011
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What is the due date and what does it mean?
Your due date is used as a guide for checking your pregnancy's progress and the baby's growth and age. Health care providers often use more than one method...
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August 2011
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What causes miscarriage?
Miscarriage can be caused by a number of things before, during, or after the process of fertilization—in which the male sperm and the female egg join. Most factors that cause...
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August 2011
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What is sterilization?
Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. Sterilization for women is called tubal sterilization. In tubal sterilization, the fallopian tubes are closed off. Tubal s...
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August 2011
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What is sterilization?
Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. It is the most popular form of birth control worldwide.
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August 2011
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What is a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC)?
If you have had a previous cesarean delivery, you have two choices about how to give birth again:
You can have a scheduled cesarean delivery; ...
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August 2011
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