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The types are based on small substances (molecules) on the surface of the blood cells. When people who have one blood type receive blood from someone with a...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginal-bleeding-hormonal" target="_blank">Abnormal uterine bleeding</a><br> <span class="description">Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is bleeding from the uterus that is longer than usual or that occurs at an irregular time. Bleeding may be heavier or lighter than usual and occur often or randomly. AUB...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/absent-menstrual-periods-primary" target="_blank">Absent menstrual periods - primary</a><br> <span class="description">Absence of a woman's monthly menstrual period is called amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea is when a girl has not yet started her monthly periods, and she: Has gone through other normal changes that occur during...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/absent-menstrual-periods-secondary" target="_blank">Absent menstrual periods - secondary</a><br> <span class="description">Absence of a woman's monthly menstrual period is called amenorrhea. Secondary amenorrhea is when a woman who has been having normal menstrual cycles stops getting her periods for 6 months or longer.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/actinomycosis" target="_blank">Actinomycosis</a><br> <span class="description">Actinomycosis is a long-term (chronic) bacterial infection that commonly affects the face and neck. chronic</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis" target="_blank">Adenomyosis</a><br> <span class="description">Adenomyosis is a thickening of the walls of the uterus. It occurs when endometrial tissue grows into the outer muscular walls of the uterus. Endometrial tissue forms the lining of the uterus.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/adhesion" target="_blank">Adhesion</a><br> <span class="description">Adhesions are bands of scar-like tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body and cause them to stick together.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/asherman-syndrome" target="_blank">Asherman syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Asherman syndrome is the formation of scar tissue in the uterine cavity. The problem most often develops after uterine surgery.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/asymptomatic-bacteriuria" target="_blank">Asymptomatic bacteriuria</a><br> <span class="description">Most of the time, your urine is sterile. This means there are no bacteria growing. On the other hand, if you have symptoms of a bladder or kidney infection, bacteria will often be present and growing in...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">B</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/bartholin-cyst-or-abscess" target="_blank">Bartholin cyst or abscess</a><br> <span class="description">Bartholin abscess is the buildup of pus that forms a lump (swelling) in one of the Bartholin glands. These glands are found on each side of the vaginal opening. swelling</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer" target="_blank">Breast cancer</a><br> <span class="description">Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer: Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that carry milk from the breast to the nipple. Most...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/breast-infection" target="_blank">Breast infection</a><br> <span class="description">A breast infection is an infection in the tissue of the breast.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">C</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer" target="_blank">Cervical cancer</a><br> <span class="description">Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/cervical-dysplasia" target="_blank">Cervical dysplasia</a><br> <span class="description">Cervical dysplasia refers to abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. cervix The changes are not...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/cervical-polyps" target="_blank">Cervical polyps</a><br> <span class="description">Cervical polyps are fingerlike growths on the lower part of the uterus that connects with the vagina (cervix). cervix</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/cervicitis" target="_blank">Cervicitis</a><br> <span class="description">Cervicitis is swelling or inflamed tissue of the end of the uterus (cervix). cervix</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/chancroid" target="_blank">Chancroid</a><br> <span class="description">Chancroid is a bacterial infection that is spread through sexual contact.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/chlamydia" target="_blank">Chlamydia</a><br> <span class="description">Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most often spread through sexual contact. Chlamydia trachomatis</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/chlamydia-infections-in-women" target="_blank">Chlamydia infections in women</a><br> <span class="description">Chlamydia is an infection that can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact. This type of infection is known as sexually transmitted infection (STI).</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/choriocarcinoma" target="_blank">Choriocarcinoma</a><br> <span class="description">Choriocarcinoma is a fast-growing cancer that occurs in a woman's uterus (womb). The abnormal cells start in the tissue that would normally become the placenta. The placenta is the organ that develops during...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/cystitis-acute" target="_blank">Cystitis - acute</a><br> <span class="description">Acute cystitis is an infection of the bladder or lower urinary tract. Acute means that the infection begins suddenly.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/cystitis-noninfectious" target="_blank">Cystitis - noninfectious</a><br> <span class="description">Cystitis is a problem in which pain, pressure, or burning in the bladder is present. Most often, this problem is caused by germs such as bacteria. Cystitis is called noninfectious when there is no infection...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">D</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/developmental-disorders-of-the-female-genital-tract" target="_blank">Developmental differences of the female genital tract</a><br> <span class="description">Developmental differences of the female reproductive tract affect the reproductive organs of a female infant. They occur while the baby is growing in the mother's womb. Female reproductive organs include...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/donovanosis-granuloma-inguinale" target="_blank">Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale)</a><br> <span class="description">Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is rarely seen in the United States.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">E</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/eclampsia" target="_blank">Eclampsia</a><br> <span class="description">Eclampsia is the new onset of seizures or coma in a pregnant woman with preeclampsia. These seizures are not related to an existing brain condition. seizures</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/ectopic-pregnancy" target="_blank">Ectopic pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus).</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/endometrial-polyps" target="_blank">Endometrial polyps</a><br> <span class="description">The endometrium is the lining of the inside of the womb (uterus). Overgrowth of this lining can create polyps. Polyps are fingerlike growths that attach to the wall of the uterus. They can be as small as...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/endometriosis" target="_blank">Endometriosis</a><br> <span class="description">Endometriosis occurs when cells from the lining of your womb (uterus) grow in other areas of your body. This can cause pain, heavy vaginal bleeding, vaginal bleeding between periods, and problems getting...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/endometritis" target="_blank">Endometritis</a><br> <span class="description">Endometritis is an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). It is not the same as endometriosis. endometriosis</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/excessive-or-unwanted-hair-in-women" target="_blank">Excessive or unwanted hair in women</a><br> <span class="description">Most of the time, women have fine hair above their lips and on their chin, chest, abdomen, or back. The growth of coarse dark hair in these areas (more typical of male-pattern hair growth) is called hirsutism...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">F</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/femoral-nerve-dysfunction" target="_blank">Femoral nerve dysfunction</a><br> <span class="description">Femoral nerve dysfunction is a loss of movement or sensation in parts of the legs due to damage to the femoral nerve.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/fibroadenoma-breast" target="_blank">Fibroadenoma of the breast</a><br> <span class="description">Fibroadenoma of the breast is a benign tumor. Benign tumor means it is not a cancer.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/fibrocystic-breast-disease" target="_blank">Fibrocystic breasts</a><br> <span class="description">Fibrocystic breasts are painful, lumpy breasts. Formerly called fibrocystic breast disease, this common condition is, in fact, not a disease. Many women experience these normal breast changes, usually around...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/fractured-clavicle-in-the-newborn" target="_blank">Fractured clavicle in the newborn</a><br> <span class="description">A fractured clavicle in the newborn is a broken collar bone in a baby that was just delivered.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">G</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/genital-herpes" target="_blank">Genital herpes</a><br> <span class="description">Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This article focuses on HSV type 2 infection.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/genital-warts" target="_blank">Genital warts</a><br> <span class="description">Genital warts are soft growths on the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals. They may be found on the penis, vulva, urethra, vagina, cervix, and around and in the anus. vulva Genital warts are spread...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/gestational-diabetes" target="_blank">Gestational diabetes</a><br> <span class="description">Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (glucose) that starts or is first diagnosed during pregnancy.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/gestational-trophoblastic-disease" target="_blank">Gestational trophoblastic disease </a><br> <span class="description">Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a group of pregnancy-related conditions that develop inside a woman's uterus (womb). The abnormal cells start in the tissue that would normally become the placenta...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/gonococcal-arthritis" target="_blank">Gonococcal arthritis</a><br> <span class="description">Gonococcal arthritis is inflammation of a joint due to a gonorrhea infection. Gonococcal arthritis is a type of septic arthritis. This is inflammation of a joint due to a bacterial infection. septic arthritis</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/gonorrhea" target="_blank">Gonorrhea</a><br> <span class="description">Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI).</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/gumma" target="_blank">Gumma</a><br> <span class="description">A gumma is a soft, tumor-like growth of the tissues (granuloma) that occurs in people with syphilis.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">H</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/hellp-syndrome" target="_blank">HELLP syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">HELLP syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur in pregnant women who have: H: hemolysis (the breakdown of red blood cells)EL: elevated liver enzymesLP: low platelet count H: hemolysis (the breakdown of...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/hiv-aids-pregnancy-and-infants" target="_blank">HIV/AIDS in pregnant women and infants</a><br> <span class="description">Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS. When a person becomes infected with HIV, the virus attacks and weakens the immune system. As the immune system weakens, the person is at...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/hydatidiform-mole" target="_blank">Hydatidiform mole</a><br> <span class="description">Hydatidiform mole (HM) is a rare mass or growth that forms inside the womb (uterus) at the beginning of a pregnancy. It is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). gestational trophoblastic disease...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/hyperemesis-gravidarum" target="_blank">Hyperemesis gravidarum</a><br> <span class="description">Hyperemesis gravidarum is extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It can lead to dehydration, weight loss, and electrolyte imbalances. Morning sickness is mild nausea and vomiting that...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/hypogonadism" target="_blank">Hypogonadism</a><br> <span class="description">Hypogonadism occurs when the body's sex glands (gonads) produce little or no hormones. In men, these glands are the testes. In women, these glands are the ovaries.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/hypogonadotropic-hypogonadism" target="_blank">Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism</a><br> <span class="description">Hypogonadism is a condition in which the male testes or the female ovaries produce little or no sex hormones. Hypogonadism testes Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) is a form of hypogonadism that is due...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">I</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/infertility" target="_blank">Infertility</a><br> <span class="description">Infertility means you cannot get pregnant (conceive). There are 2 types of infertility: Primary infertility refers to couples who have not become pregnant after at least 1 year having sex without using...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/intraductal-papilloma" target="_blank">Intraductal papilloma</a><br> <span class="description">Intraductal papilloma is a small, noncancerous (benign) tumor that grows in a milk duct of the breast. tumor</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/intrauterine-growth-restriction" target="_blank">Intrauterine growth restriction</a><br> <span class="description">Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) refers to the poor growth of a baby while in the mother's womb during pregnancy.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">L</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/lymphogranuloma-venereum" target="_blank">Lymphogranuloma venereum</a><br> <span class="description">Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI).</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">M</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/menopause" target="_blank">Menopause</a><br> <span class="description">Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her periods (menstruation) stop. Most often, it is a natural, normal body change that occurs between ages 45 to 55. After menopause, a woman can no longer become...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/miscarriage" target="_blank">Miscarriage</a><br> <span class="description">A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy. Pregnancy losses after the 20th week are called stillbirths. Miscarriage is a naturally occurring event, unlike medication...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/miscarriage-threatened" target="_blank">Miscarriage - threatened</a><br> <span class="description">A threatened miscarriage is a condition that indicates the potential for a miscarriage or early pregnancy loss. It might take place before the 20th week of pregnancy.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/mittelschmerz" target="_blank">Mittelschmerz</a><br> <span class="description">Mittelschmerz is one-sided, lower abdominal pain that affects some women. It occurs at or around the time when an egg is released from the ovaries (ovulation).</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">N</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/nabothian-cyst" target="_blank">Nabothian cyst</a><br> <span class="description">A nabothian cyst is a lump filled with mucus on the surface of the cervix or cervical canal. The cervix is located at the lower end of the womb (uterus) at the top of the vagina. It is about 1 inch (2....</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/nipple-discharge" target="_blank">Nipple discharge</a><br> <span class="description">Nipple discharge is any fluid that comes out of the nipple area in your breast.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">O</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/ovarian-cancer" target="_blank">Ovarian cancer</a><br> <span class="description">Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/ovarian-cysts" target="_blank">Ovarian cysts</a><br> <span class="description">An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with fluid that forms on or inside an ovary. This article is about cysts that form during your monthly menstrual cycle, called functional cysts. Functional cysts are not...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/ovarian-hyperstimulation-syndrome" target="_blank">Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a problem that is sometimes seen in women who take fertility medicines that stimulate egg production.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/ovarian-overproduction-of-androgens" target="_blank">Ovarian overproduction of androgens</a><br> <span class="description">Ovarian overproduction of androgens is a condition in which the ovaries make too much testosterone. This leads to the development of male characteristics in a woman. Androgens from other parts of the body...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">P</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease-pid" target="_blank">Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)</a><br> <span class="description">Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of a woman's womb (uterus), ovaries, or fallopian tubes.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/placenta-abruption-definition" target="_blank">Placenta abruption - definition</a><br> <span class="description">The placenta is the organ that supplies nutrients and oxygen to the baby during pregnancy. Placental abruption occurs when the placenta detaches from the wall of the womb (uterus) before delivery. The most...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/placenta-previa" target="_blank">Placenta previa</a><br> <span class="description">Placenta previa is a problem of pregnancy in which the placenta grows in the lowest part of the womb (uterus) and covers all or part of the opening to the cervix. cervix The placenta grows during pregnancy...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/placental-insufficiency" target="_blank">Placental insufficiency</a><br> <span class="description">The placenta is the link between you and your baby. When the placenta does not work as well as it should, your baby can get less oxygen and nutrients from you. As a result, your baby may: Not grow wellShow...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome" target="_blank">Polycystic ovary syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which a woman has increased levels of male hormones (androgens). Many problems occur as a result of this increase of hormones, including: Menstrual irregularitiesInfertilitySkin...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression" target="_blank">Postpartum depression</a><br> <span class="description">Postpartum depression is moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs within the first 3 months...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/preeclampsia" target="_blank">Preeclampsia</a><br> <span class="description">Preeclampsia is high blood pressure and signs of liver or kidney damage that occur in women after the 20th week of pregnancy. While it is rare, preeclampsia also may occur in a woman after delivering her...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/pregnancy-and-herpes" target="_blank">Pregnancy and herpes</a><br> <span class="description">Newborn infants can become infected with herpes virus during pregnancy, during labor or delivery, or after birth.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/ovarian-hypofunction" target="_blank">Premature ovarian failure</a><br> <span class="description">Premature ovarian failure is reduced function of the ovaries (including decreased production of hormones). Ovarian failure that occurs before the age of 40 is considered premature ovarian failure.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder" target="_blank">Premenstrual dysphoric disorder</a><br> <span class="description">Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition in which a woman has severe depression symptoms, irritability, and tension before menstruation. The symptoms of PMDD are more severe than those seen...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/premenstrual-syndrome" target="_blank">Premenstrual syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a wide range of symptoms. The symptoms start during the second half of the menstrual cycle (14 or more days after the first day of your last menstrual period). These...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">R</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/retroversion-of-the-uterus" target="_blank">Retroversion of the uterus</a><br> <span class="description">Retroversion of the uterus occurs when a woman's uterus (womb) tilts backward rather than forward. It is commonly called a "tipped uterus."</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">S</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/sheehan-syndrome" target="_blank">Sheehan syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Sheehan syndrome is a condition that can occur in a woman who bleeds severely during childbirth. Sheehan syndrome is a type of hypopituitarism. hypopituitarism</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/stress-urinary-incontinence" target="_blank">Stress urinary incontinence</a><br> <span class="description">Stress urinary incontinence occurs when your bladder leaks urine during physical activity or exertion. It may happen when you cough, sneeze, lift something heavy, change positions, or exercise.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/subareolar-abscess" target="_blank">Subareolar abscess</a><br> <span class="description">Subareolar abscess is an abscess, or growth, on the areolar gland. The areolar gland is located in the breast under or below the areola (colored area around the nipple). abscess</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/syphilis-primary" target="_blank">Syphilis</a><br> <span class="description">Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is most often spread through sexual contact.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">T</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome" target="_blank">Toxic shock syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Toxic shock syndrome is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease that involves fever, shock, and problems with several body organs. shock</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/toxoplasmosis" target="_blank">Toxoplasmosis</a><br> <span class="description">Toxoplasmosis is an infection due to the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasma gondii</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/trichomoniasis" target="_blank">Trichomoniasis</a><br> <span class="description">Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomonas vaginalis.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/twin-to-twin-transfusion-syndrome" target="_blank">Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome is a rare condition that occurs only in identical twins while they are in the womb.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">U</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/urge-incontinence" target="_blank">Urge incontinence</a><br> <span class="description">Urge incontinence occurs when you have a strong, sudden need to urinate that is difficult to delay. The bladder then squeezes, or spasms, and you may lose urine.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/uterine-fibroids" target="_blank">Uterine fibroids</a><br> <span class="description">Uterine fibroids are tumors that grow in a woman's womb (uterus). These growths are typically not cancerous (benign), and do not become cancerous.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/uterine-prolapse" target="_blank">Uterine prolapse</a><br> <span class="description">Uterine prolapse occurs when the womb (uterus) drops down and presses into the vaginal area.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/uterine-sarcoma" target="_blank">Uterine sarcoma</a><br> <span class="description">Uterine sarcoma is a rare cancer of the uterus (womb). It is not the same as endometrial cancer, a much more common cancer that starts in the lining of the uterus. Uterine sarcoma most often starts in the...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">V</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginal-cancer" target="_blank">Vaginal cancer</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal cancer is cancer of the vagina, a female reproductive organ.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginal-cysts" target="_blank">Vaginal cysts</a><br> <span class="description">A cyst is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material. A vaginal cyst occurs on or under the lining of the vagina.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginal-dryness" target="_blank">Vaginal dryness</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal dryness is present when the tissues of the vagina are not well-lubricated and healthy.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginal-or-uterine-bleeding-overview" target="_blank">Vaginal or uterine bleeding</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal bleeding normally occurs during a woman's menstrual cycle, when she gets her period. Every woman's period is different. Most women have cycles between 24 and 34 days apart. It usually lasts 4 to...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginal-yeast-infection" target="_blank">Vaginal yeast infection</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal yeast infection is an infection of the vagina. It is most often due to the fungus Candida albicans. Candida albicans</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginismus" target="_blank">Vaginismus</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginismus is a spasm of the muscles surrounding the vagina that occurs against your will. The spasm makes the vagina very narrow and can prevent sexual activity and medical exams. vagina</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vulva-cancer" target="_blank">Vulvar cancer</a><br> <span class="description">Vulvar cancer is cancer that starts in the vulva. Vulvar cancer most often affects the labia, the folds of skin outside the vagina. In some cases, vulvar cancer starts on the clitoris or in glands on the...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vulvodynia" target="_blank">Vulvodynia</a><br> <span class="description">Vulvodynia is a pain disorder of the vulva. This is the outside area of a woman's genitals. Vulvodynia causes severe pain, burning, and stinging of the vulva. vulva</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vulvovaginitis-overview" target="_blank">Vulvovaginitis</a><br> <span class="description">Vulvovaginitis or vaginitis is swelling or infection of the vulva and vagina. Vaginitis is a common problem that can affect women and girls of all ages.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">Z</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/zika-virus-disease" target="_blank">Zika virus disease</a><br> <span class="description">Zika is a virus passed to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, joint pain, rash, and red eyes (conjunctivitis). joint pain conjunctivitis</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="c-36a-adam"> <div class="c-36a-accordian-container"> <div class="accordion-container"> <div class="accordion"> <div id="trigger-7" class="accordion-subtitle"> <div class="container"> <div class="adam__container--catg-accordion"> <a role="button" data-parent="#accordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#accordion-content-7" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="7" class="collapsed">Special Topics</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="accordion-content-7" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="trigger-7" aria-expanded="false" class="tab-content container collapse"> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">A</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/aging-changes-in-the-female-reproductive-system" target="_blank">Aging changes in the female reproductive system</a><br> <span class="description">Aging changes in the female reproductive system result mainly from changing hormone levels. One clear sign of aging occurs when your menstrual periods stop permanently. This is known as menopause. hormone...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/alcohol-and-pregnancy" target="_blank">Alcohol and pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnant women are strongly urged not to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Drinking alcohol while pregnant has been shown to cause harm to a baby as it develops in the womb. Alcohol used during pregnancy...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/amniotic-fluid" target="_blank">Amniotic fluid</a><br> <span class="description">Amniotic fluid is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the unborn baby (fetus) during pregnancy. It is contained in the amniotic sac.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/assisted-delivery-with-forceps" target="_blank">Assisted delivery with forceps</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - forceps; Labor - forceps</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">B</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/brca1-and-brca2-gene-testing" target="_blank">BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene testing</a><br> <span class="description">Breast cancer - BRCA1 and BRCA2; Ovarian cancer - BRCA1 and BRCA2</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/birth-control-slow-release-methods" target="_blank">Birth control - slow release methods</a><br> <span class="description">Certain birth control methods contain man-made forms of hormones. The natural forms of these hormones are normally made in a woman's ovaries. These hormones are called estrogen and progestin. Both of these...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/birth-control-and-family-planning" target="_blank">Birth control and family planning</a><br> <span class="description">Your choice of a birth control method depends on a number of factors, including your health, how often you have sexual intercourse, and whether or not you want children.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/birth-control-pills-overview" target="_blank">Birth control pills</a><br> <span class="description">Birth control pills (BCPs) contain man-made forms of 2 hormones called estrogen and progestin. These hormones are made naturally in a woman's ovaries. BCPs can contain both of these hormones, or have progestin...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/breast-cancer-screenings" target="_blank">Breast cancer screening</a><br> <span class="description">Mammogram - breast cancer screening; Breast exam - breast cancer screening; MRI - breast cancer screening</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/breast-self-exam" target="_blank">Breast self-exam</a><br> <span class="description">A breast self-exam is something a woman does at home to look for changes or problems in her breast tissue. Many women feel that doing this is important to their health. However, experts do not agree about...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/breastfeeding-resources" target="_blank">Breastfeeding - resources</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/breastfeeding-vs-formula-feeding" target="_blank">Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/breech-birth" target="_blank">Breech birth</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - breech; Delivery - breech</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/buying-and-caring-for-baby-bottles-and-nipples" target="_blank">Buying and caring for baby bottles and nipples</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">C</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/covid-19-vaccine-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">COVID-19 vaccine - what you need to know</a><br> <span class="description">All content below is taken in its entirety from the CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/covid-19.html www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/covid-19.html</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/calcium-and-bones" target="_blank">Calcium and bones</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/calcium-supplements" target="_blank">Calcium supplements</a><br> <span class="description">WHO SHOULD TAKE CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS? Calcium is an important mineral for the human body. It helps build and protect your teeth and bones. Getting enough calcium over your lifetime can help prevent osteoporosis...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/cancer-treatment-fertility-and-sexual-side-effects-in-women" target="_blank">Cancer treatment: fertility and sexual side effects in women</a><br> <span class="description">Radiotherapy - fertility; Radiation - fertility; Chemotherapy - fertility; Sexual dysfunction - cancer treatment</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/certified-nurse-midwife" target="_blank">Certified nurse-midwife</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/cervix" target="_blank">Cervix</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/choosing-the-right-health-care-provider-for-pregnancy-and-childbirth" target="_blank">Choosing the right health care provider for pregnancy and childbirth</a><br> <span class="description">Prenatal care - health care provider; Pregnancy care - health care provider</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/condoms-male" target="_blank">Condoms - male</a><br> <span class="description">A condom is a thin cover worn on the penis during intercourse. Using a condom will help prevent: Female partners from becoming pregnant. Getting an infection spread through sexual contact, or from giving...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">D</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/deciding-about-an-iud" target="_blank">Deciding about an IUD</a><br> <span class="description">Contraception - IUD; Birth control - IUD; Intrauterine - deciding; Mirena - deciding; ParaGard - deciding</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/deciding-about-hormone-therapy" target="_blank">Deciding about hormone therapy</a><br> <span class="description">HRT - deciding; Estrogen replacement therapy - deciding; ERT- deciding; Hormone replacement therapy - deciding; Menopause - deciding; HT - deciding; Menopausal hormone therapy - deciding; MHT - deciding</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/delivery-presentations" target="_blank">Delivery presentations</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - delivery presentation; Labor - delivery presentation; Occiput posterior; Occiput anterior; Brow presentation</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">E</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/emergency-contraception" target="_blank">Emergency contraception</a><br> <span class="description">Emergency contraception is a birth control method to prevent pregnancy in women. It can be used: birth control method After a sexual assault or rapeWhen a condom breaks or a diaphragm slips out of placeWhen...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/ending-pregnancy-with-medications" target="_blank">Ending pregnancy with medicines</a><br> <span class="description">Abortion pill</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/epidural-block-pregnancy" target="_blank">Epidural block - pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">Delivery - epidural; Labor - epidural</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/episiotomy" target="_blank">Episiotomy</a><br> <span class="description">Labor - episiotomy; Vaginal delivery - episiotomy</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">F</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/female-condoms" target="_blank">Female condoms</a><br> <span class="description">The female condom is a device used for birth control. Like a male condom, it creates a barrier to prevent the sperm from getting to the egg. birth control</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/fetal-development" target="_blank">Fetal development</a><br> <span class="description">Learn how your baby is conceived and how your baby develops inside the mother's womb.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/folic-acid-and-birth-defect-prevention" target="_blank">Folic acid and birth defect prevention</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">H</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/hpv-human-papillomavirus-vaccine-what-you-need-to-know-gardasil-9" target="_blank">HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine - what you need to know</a><br> <span class="description">All content below is taken in its entirety from the CDC HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine: What You Need to Know. www. cdc. gov/vaccines...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/hpv-vaccine" target="_blank">HPV vaccine</a><br> <span class="description">The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects against infection by certain strains of HPV. HPV can cause cervical cancer and genital warts. vaccine cervical cancer genital warts HPV has also been linked...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/health-screening-women-over-age-65" target="_blank">Health screenings for women age 65 and older</a><br> <span class="description">You should visit your health care provider from time to time, even if you are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to: Screen for medical issuesAssess your risk for future medical problemsEncourage a...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/health-screening-women-ages-18-to-39" target="_blank">Health screenings for women ages 18 to 39</a><br> <span class="description">You should visit your health care provider from time to time, even if you are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to: Screen for medical issuesAssess your risk for future medical problemsEncourage a...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/health-screening-women-ages-40-to-64" target="_blank">Health screenings for women ages 40 to 64</a><br> <span class="description">You should visit your health care provider from time to time, even if you are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to: Screen for medical issuesAssess your risk for future medical problemsEncourage a...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/how-to-save-money-on-infant-formula" target="_blank">How to save money on infant formula</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/hydramnios" target="_blank">Hydramnios</a><br> <span class="description">Amniotic fluid disorder; Polyhydramnios; Pregnancy complications - hydramnios</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">I</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/imperforate-hymen" target="_blank">Imperforate hymen</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/inducing-labor" target="_blank">Inducing labor</a><br> <span class="description">Labor induction; Pregnancy - inducing labor; Prostaglandin - inducing labor; Oxytocin - inducing labor</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/infant-formula-buying-preparing-storing-and-feeding" target="_blank">Infant Formula - buying, preparing, storing, and feeding</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/infertility-resources" target="_blank">Infertility - resources</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/insufficient-cervix" target="_blank">Insufficient cervix</a><br> <span class="description">Incompetent cervix; Weak cervix; Pregnancy - insufficient cervix; Premature labor - insufficient cervix; Preterm labor - insufficient cervix</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/intrauterine" target="_blank">Intrauterine</a><br> <span class="description">Intrauterine means "inside the uterus."</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">L</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/large-for-gestational-age-lga" target="_blank">Large for gestational age (LGA)</a><br> <span class="description">Large for gestational age means that a fetus or infant is larger or more developed than normal for the baby's gestational age. Gestational age is the age of a fetus or baby that starts on the first day...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">M</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/mammogram-calcifications" target="_blank">Mammogram - calcifications</a><br> <span class="description">Calcifications are tiny deposits of calcium in your breast tissue. They are often seen on a mammogram. mammogram</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/monitoring-your-baby-before-labor" target="_blank">Monitoring your baby before labor</a><br> <span class="description">Prenatal care - monitoring; Pregnancy care - monitoring; Non-stress test - monitoring; NST- monitoring; Contraction stress test - monitoring; CST- monitoring; Biophysical profile - monitoring; BPP - monitoring</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="" target="_blank">Métodos anticonceptivos de liberación lenta</a><br> <span class="description">Determinados métodos de control de la natalidad contienen formas artificiales de hormonas. Las formas naturales de estas hormonas usualmente se producen en los ovarios de una mujer. Estas hormonas se denominan...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">P</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/pelvic-floor-muscle-training-exercises" target="_blank">Pelvic floor muscle training exercises</a><br> <span class="description">Pelvic floor muscle training exercises are a series of exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/pharmacogenetics" target="_blank">Pharmacogenetics </a><br> <span class="description">Pharmacogenetics is the study of how genes affect the way medicines work in a person. Your health care provider can use the information from pharmacogenetic testing to prescribe medicines that will work...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/placenta-abruptio" target="_blank">Placenta abruptio</a><br> <span class="description">Premature placental separation; Placental separation; Placental abruption; Vaginal bleeding - abruption; Pregnancy - abruption</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/pregnancy-health-risks" target="_blank">Pregnancy - health risks</a><br> <span class="description">If you are trying to get pregnant, you should try to follow healthy habits. You should stick to these behaviors from the time you are trying to get pregnant all the way through your pregnancy. Do not smoke...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/pregnancy-identifying-fertile-days" target="_blank">Pregnancy - identifying fertile days</a><br> <span class="description">Fertile days are the days a woman is most likely to get pregnant. Infertility is a related topic. Infertility</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/pregnancy-and-the-flu" target="_blank">Pregnancy and the flu</a><br> <span class="description">During pregnancy, it is harder for a woman's immune system to fight infections. This makes a pregnant woman more likely to get the flu and other diseases. flu Pregnant women are more likely than nonpregnant...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/pregnancy-care" target="_blank">Pregnancy care</a><br> <span class="description">Getting good care before, during, and after your pregnancy is very important. It can help your baby grow and develop and keep you both healthy. It is the best way to be sure your little one gets a head...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/premature-rupture-of-membranes" target="_blank">Premature rupture of membranes</a><br> <span class="description">PROM; PPROM; Pregnancy complications - premature rupture</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/genetic-counseling" target="_blank">Prenatal genetic counseling</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/preparing-for-surgery-when-you-have-diabetes" target="_blank">Preparing for surgery when you have diabetes</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">R</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus-vaccine-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine - what you need to know</a><br> <span class="description">All content below is taken in its entirety from the CDC RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/rsv.html www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">S</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/safe-sex" target="_blank">Safe sex </a><br> <span class="description">Safe sex means taking steps before and during sex that can prevent you from getting an infection, or from giving an infection to your partner. These steps can make sex safer but not 100% safe.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/rape-prevention" target="_blank">Sexual assault - prevention</a><br> <span class="description">Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity or contact that occurs without your consent. This includes rape (forced penetration) and unwanted sexual touching. Sexual assault is always the fault of the...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/rape-sexual-assault-overview" target="_blank">Sexual violence</a><br> <span class="description">Sexual violence is any sexual activity or contact that occurs without your consent. It may involve physical force or the threat of force. It may occur due to coercion or threats. If you have been the victim...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/small-for-gestational-age-sga" target="_blank">Small for gestational age (SGA)</a><br> <span class="description">Small for gestational age means that a fetus or an infant is smaller or less developed than normal for the baby's sex and gestational age. Gestational age is the age of a fetus or baby that starts on the...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/sterilization-surgery-making-a-decision" target="_blank">Sterilization surgery - making a decision</a><br> <span class="description">A sterilization surgery is a procedure done to permanently prevent future pregnancies. The following information is about deciding to have a sterilization surgery.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">T</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/tips-for-labor-coaches" target="_blank">Tips for labor coaches</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - labor coach; Delivery - labor coach</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/types-of-hormone-therapy" target="_blank">Types of hormone therapy</a><br> <span class="description">HRT- types; Estrogen replacement therapy - types; ERT- types of hormone therapy; Hormone replacement therapy - types; Menopause - types of hormone therapy; HT - types; Menopausal hormone types</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">U</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/urinary-incontinence-products" target="_blank">Urinary incontinence products</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">V</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/vacuum-assisted-delivery" target="_blank">Vacuum-assisted delivery</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - vacuum system; Labor - vacuum assisted</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/vagina" target="_blank">Vagina</a><br> <span class="description">The vagina is the female body part that connects the womb (uterus) and cervix to the outside of the body. cervix</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/vaginal-birth-after-c-section" target="_blank">Vaginal birth after C-section </a><br> <span class="description">VBAC; Pregnancy - VBAC; Labor - VBAC; Delivery - VBAC; Trial of labor after C-section (TOLAC)</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/vaginal-dryness-alternative-treatments" target="_blank">Vaginal dryness alternative treatments</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/vaginal-sponge-and-spermicides" target="_blank">Vaginal sponge and spermicides</a><br> <span class="description">Spermicides and vaginal sponges are two over-the-counter birth control methods used during sex to prevent pregnancy. Over-the-counter means that they can be purchased without a prescription. birth control...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/virilization" target="_blank">Virilization</a><br> <span class="description">Virilization is a condition in which a female develops characteristics associated with male hormones (androgens), or when a newborn has characteristics of male hormone exposure at birth.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/vulva" target="_blank">Vulva</a><br> <span class="description">The vulva is made up of the female genital parts that are outside the body. It includes the "lips" or folds of skin (labia), clitoris, and the openings to the urethra and vagina. vagina</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">W</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/what-causes-bone-loss" target="_blank">What causes bone loss? </a><br> <span class="description">Osteoporosis - causes; Low bone density - causes</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/when-you-pass-your-due-date" target="_blank">When you pass your due date</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy complications - post-term; Pregnancy complications - overdue</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/womens-health" target="_blank">Women's health</a><br> <span class="description">Women's health refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of diseases and conditions that affect a woman's physical and emotional well-being.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">Y</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/your-baby-in-the-birth-canal" target="_blank">Your baby in the birth canal</a><br> <span class="description">During labor and delivery, your baby must pass through your pelvic bones to reach the vaginal opening. The goal is to find the easiest way out. Certain body positions give the baby a smaller shape, which...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="c-36a-adam"> <div class="c-36a-accordian-container"> <div class="accordion-container"> <div class="accordion"> <div id="trigger-8" class="accordion-subtitle"> <div class="container"> <div class="adam__container--catg-accordion"> <a role="button" data-parent="#accordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#accordion-content-8" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="8" class="collapsed">Surgery</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="accordion-content-8" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="trigger-8" aria-expanded="false" class="tab-content container collapse"> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">A</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/abortion-medical" target="_blank">Abortion - medication</a><br> <span class="description">A medication abortion is the use of medicine to end an undesired pregnancy. The medicine helps remove the fetus and placenta from the woman's womb (uterus). Medication abortion is also called the abortion...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/abortion-surgical" target="_blank">Abortion - procedure</a><br> <span class="description">An abortion is a medical procedure that ends an undesired pregnancy by removing the fetus and placenta from the woman's uterus (womb). A medication abortion uses medicine to end an undesired pregnancy....</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/anterior-vaginal-wall-repair" target="_blank">Anterior vaginal wall repair</a><br> <span class="description">Anterior vaginal wall repair is a surgical procedure. This surgery tightens the front (anterior) wall of the vagina. anterior</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/inflatable-artificial-sphincter" target="_blank">Artificial urinary sphincter</a><br> <span class="description">Sphincters in the urinary system are muscles that allow your body to hold in urine. An inflatable artificial (man-made) sphincter is a medical device. This device keeps urine from leaking. It is used when...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">C</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/c-section" target="_blank">C-section</a><br> <span class="description">A C-section is the delivery of a baby by making an opening in the mother's lower belly area. It is also called a cesarean delivery.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/cervix-cryosurgery" target="_blank">Cervix cryosurgery</a><br> <span class="description">Cervix cryosurgery is a procedure to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. Abnormal changes in the cells...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">D</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/d-and-c" target="_blank">D and C</a><br> <span class="description">D and C (dilation and curettage) is a procedure to scrape and collect the tissue (endometrium) from inside the uterus. Dilation (D) is a widening of the cervix to allow instruments into the uterus. Curettage...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">E</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/endometrial-ablation" target="_blank">Endometrial ablation</a><br> <span class="description">Endometrial ablation is a surgery or procedure done to disrupt the lining of the uterus in order to minimize heavy or prolonged menstrual flow. This lining is called the endometrium. The surgery may be...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">H</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="" target="_blank">Histeroscopia</a><br> <span class="description">Es un procedimiento para examinar el interior del útero (matriz). Su proveedor de atención médica puede observar: La abertura hacia el útero (cuello uterino)El interior del úteroLas aberturas de las trompas...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/hysterectomy" target="_blank">Hysterectomy</a><br> <span class="description">Hysterectomy is surgery to remove a woman's womb (uterus). The uterus is a hollow muscular organ that nourishes the developing baby during pregnancy.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/hysteroscopy" target="_blank">Hysteroscopy</a><br> <span class="description">Hysteroscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the womb (uterus). Your health care provider can look at the: Opening to the womb (cervix)Inside of the wombOpenings of the fallopian tubes Opening to...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">I</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/in-vitro-fertilization-ivf" target="_blank">In vitro fertilization (IVF)</a><br> <span class="description">In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the joining of a woman's egg and a man's sperm in a laboratory dish. In vitro means outside the body. Fertilization means the sperm has attached to and entered the egg.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/intrauterine-devices-iud" target="_blank">Intrauterine devices (IUD)</a><br> <span class="description">An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small plastic T-shaped device used for birth control. It is inserted into the uterus where it stays to prevent pregnancy. birth control</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">P</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/pelvic-laparoscopy" target="_blank">Pelvic laparoscopy</a><br> <span class="description">Pelvic laparoscopy is surgery to examine the pelvic organs. It uses a viewing tool called a laparoscope. The surgery is also used to treat certain diseases of the pelvic organs.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">T</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/tubal-ligation" target="_blank">Tubal ligation</a><br> <span class="description">Tubal ligation is surgery to close a woman's fallopian tubes. (It is sometimes called "tying the tubes.") The fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus. A woman who has this surgery can no longer...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/tubal-ligation-reversal" target="_blank">Tubal ligation reversal</a><br> <span class="description">Tubal ligation reversal is surgery done to allow a woman who has had her tubes tied (tubal ligation) to become pregnant again. The fallopian tubes are reconnected in this reversal surgery. A tubal ligation...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">U</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/urinary-incontinence-retropubic-suspension" target="_blank">Urinary incontinence - retropubic suspension</a><br> <span class="description">Retropubic suspension is surgery to help control stress incontinence. This is urine leakage that happens when you laugh, cough, sneeze, lift things, or exercise. The surgery helps close your urethra and...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/urinary-incontinence-tension-free-vaginal-tape" target="_blank">Urinary incontinence - tension-free vaginal tape</a><br> <span class="description">Placement of tension-free vaginal tape is surgery to help control stress urinary incontinence. This is urine leakage that happens when you laugh, cough, sneeze, lift things, or exercise. The surgery helps...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/urinary-incontinence-vaginal-sling-procedures" target="_blank">Urinary incontinence - urethral sling procedures</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal sling procedures are types of surgeries that help control stress urinary incontinence. This is urine leakage that happens when you laugh, cough, sneeze, lift things, or exercise. The procedure creates...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/uterine-artery-embolization" target="_blank">Uterine artery embolization</a><br> <span class="description">Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a procedure to treat fibroids without surgery. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous (benign) tumors that develop in the uterus (womb). fibroids During the procedure, the...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="c-36a-adam"> <div class="c-36a-accordian-container"> <div class="accordion-container"> <div class="accordion"> <div id="trigger-10" class="accordion-subtitle"> <div class="container"> <div class="adam__container--catg-accordion"> <a role="button" data-parent="#accordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#accordion-content-10" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="10" class="collapsed">Tests</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="accordion-content-10" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="trigger-10" aria-expanded="false" class="tab-content container collapse"> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">#</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/17-oh-progesterone" target="_blank">17-OH progesterone</a><br> <span class="description">17-OH progesterone is a blood test that measures the amount of 17-OH progesterone in the blood. This is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and sex glands. adrenal glands</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">A</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/alpha-fetoprotein" target="_blank">Alpha fetoprotein</a><br> <span class="description">Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein produced by the liver and yolk sac of a developing baby during pregnancy. AFP levels go down soon after birth. It is likely that AFP has no normal function in adults...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/amniocentesis" target="_blank">Amniocentesis</a><br> <span class="description">Amniocentesis is a test that can be done during pregnancy to look for certain problems in the developing baby. These problems include: Birth defectsGenetic problemsInfectionLung development Birth defects...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">B</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/blood-typing" target="_blank">Blood typing</a><br> <span class="description">Blood typing is a method to tell what type of blood you have. Blood typing is done so you can safely donate your blood or receive a blood transfusion. It is also done to see if you have a substance called...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/bone-mineral-density-test" target="_blank">Bone mineral density test</a><br> <span class="description">A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are in an area of your bone. This test helps your health care provider detect osteoporosis or bone loss and predict...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/breast-ultrasound" target="_blank">Breast ultrasound</a><br> <span class="description">Breast ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to examine the breasts.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">C</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/ca-125-blood-test" target="_blank">CA-125 blood test</a><br> <span class="description">The CA-125 blood test measures the level of the protein CA-125 in the blood.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/catecholamine-blood-test" target="_blank">Catecholamine blood test</a><br> <span class="description">This test measures the levels of catecholamines in the blood. Catecholamines are hormones made by the adrenal glands. The three catecholamines are epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine, and dopamine...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/chorionic-villus-sampling" target="_blank">Chorionic villus sampling</a><br> <span class="description">Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a test some pregnant women have to screen their baby for genetic problems.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/colposcopy-directed-biopsy" target="_blank">Colposcopy - directed biopsy</a><br> <span class="description">A colposcopy is a special way of looking at the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. Abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of your cervix...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/cold-knife-cone-biopsy" target="_blank">Cone biopsy</a><br> <span class="description">A cone biopsy (conization) is surgery to remove a sample of abnormal tissue from the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. Abnormal changes in the...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/cord-blood-testing" target="_blank">Cord blood testing</a><br> <span class="description">Cord blood refers to a sample of blood collected from the umbilical cord when a baby is born. The umbilical cord is the cord connecting the baby to the mother's womb (uterus). Cord blood testing can be...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/culdocentesis" target="_blank">Culdocentesis</a><br> <span class="description">Culdocentesis is a procedure that checks for abnormal fluid in the space just behind the vagina. This area is called the cul-de-sac. vagina</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/cystometric-study" target="_blank">Cystometric study</a><br> <span class="description">A cystometric study measures the amount of fluid in the bladder when you first feel the need to urinate, when you are able to sense fullness, and when your bladder is completely full.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">E</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/endocervical-gram-stain" target="_blank">Endocervical Gram stain</a><br> <span class="description">Endocervical Gram stain is a method to detect bacteria on tissue from the cervix. This is done using a special series of stains.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/endocervical-culture" target="_blank">Endocervical culture</a><br> <span class="description">Endocervical culture is a laboratory test that helps identify infection in the female genital tract.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/endometrial-biopsy" target="_blank">Endometrial biopsy</a><br> <span class="description">Endometrial biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) for examination. biopsy</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/estradiol-blood-test" target="_blank">Estradiol blood test</a><br> <span class="description">An estradiol test measures the amount of a hormone called estradiol in the blood. Estradiol is one of the main types of estrogens.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="" target="_blank">Examen de translucencia nucal</a><br> <span class="description">Es un examen que mide el engrosamiento del pliegue de la nuca. Esta es un área de tejido en la parte posterior del cuello de un feto. Medir este engrosamiento ayuda a evaluar el riesgo para síndrome de...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">F</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/fta-abs-test" target="_blank">FTA-ABS blood test</a><br> <span class="description">The FTA-ABS test is used to detect antibodies to the bacteria Treponema pallidum, which causes syphilis. Treponema pallidum, syphilis</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/fetal-echocardiography" target="_blank">Fetal echocardiography</a><br> <span class="description">Fetal echocardiography is a test that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to evaluate the baby's heart for problems before birth. ultrasound</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/fetal-scalp-ph-testing" target="_blank">Fetal scalp pH testing</a><br> <span class="description">Fetal scalp pH testing is a procedure performed when a woman is in active labor to determine if the baby is getting enough oxygen.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/fetal-maternal-erythrocyte-distribution" target="_blank">Fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution blood test</a><br> <span class="description">The fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution test is used to measure the number of the unborn baby's red blood cells in a pregnant woman's blood.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/follicle-stimulating-hormone-fsh-blood-test" target="_blank">Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test</a><br> <span class="description">The follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test measures the level of FSH in blood. FSH is a hormone released by the pituitary gland, located on the underside of the brain.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">G</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/glucose-screening-tests-during-pregnancy" target="_blank">Glucose screening tests during pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">A glucose screening test is a routine test during pregnancy that checks a pregnant woman's blood glucose (sugar) level. Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (diabetes) that starts or is found during...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">H</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/hcg-blood-test-qualitative" target="_blank">HCG blood test - qualitative</a><br> <span class="description">A qualitative human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG or hCG) blood test checks if there is a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin in your blood. HCG is a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/hcg-blood-test-quantitative" target="_blank">HCG blood test - quantitative</a><br> <span class="description">A quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG or hCG) blood test measures the specific level of HCG in the blood. HCG is a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy. Other HCG tests include: HCG...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/hcg-in-urine" target="_blank">HCG in urine</a><br> <span class="description">This type of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG or hCG) test checks if there is a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin in your urine. HCG is a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy. Other...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/hpv-dna-test" target="_blank">HPV test</a><br> <span class="description">The HPV test is used to check for infection with HPV types associated with cervical cancer. Typically, the test looks for 14 different HPV types. HPV type 16 and HPV type 18 are most closely associated...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/hysterosalpingography" target="_blank">Hysterosalpingography</a><br> <span class="description">Hysterosalpingography is a special x-ray using dye to look at the womb (uterus) and fallopian tubes.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">L</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/lh-response-to-gnrh-blood-test" target="_blank">LH response to GnRH blood test</a><br> <span class="description">LH response to GnRH is a blood test to help determine if your pituitary gland can correctly respond to gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). LH stands for luteinizing hormone.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/luteinizing-hormone-lh-blood-test" target="_blank">Luteinizing hormone (LH) blood test</a><br> <span class="description">The LH blood test measures the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) in blood. LH is a hormone released by the pituitary gland, located on the underside of the brain.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">M</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/mammogram" target="_blank">Mammogram</a><br> <span class="description">A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breasts. It is used to evaluate some breast symptoms and to find breast cancer in women with no symptoms (called screening for breast cancer). x-ray breast cancer</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">N</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/nuchal-translucency-test" target="_blank">Nuchal translucency test</a><br> <span class="description">The nuchal translucency test measures the nuchal fold thickness. This is an area of tissue at the back of an unborn baby's neck. Measuring this thickness helps assess the risk for Down syndrome and other...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">O</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/ovulation-home-test" target="_blank">Ovulation home test</a><br> <span class="description">An ovulation home test is used by women to help determine the time in the menstrual cycle when getting pregnant is most likely. The test detects a rise in luteinizing hormone (LH) in the urine. A rise in...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">P</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/pap-test" target="_blank">Pap test</a><br> <span class="description">The Pap test mainly checks for changes that may turn into cervical cancer. Cells scraped from the opening of the cervix are examined under a microscope. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/pelvic-ct-scan" target="_blank">Pelvic CT scan</a><br> <span class="description">A computed tomography (CT) scan of the pelvis is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the area between the hip bones. This part of the body is called the pelvic area...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/pelvic-ultrasound-abdominal" target="_blank">Pelvic ultrasound - abdominal</a><br> <span class="description">A pelvic (transabdominal) ultrasound is an imaging test. It is used to examine organs in the pelvis.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/pelvis-mri-scan" target="_blank">Pelvis MRI scan</a><br> <span class="description">A pelvis MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is an imaging test that uses a machine with powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the area between the hip bones. This part of the body is...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/pharmacogenetic-testing" target="_blank">Pharmacogenetic testing</a><br> <span class="description">Pharmacogenetic testing provides information about your genes and how they control your response to certain medicines. Your genes can affect the desired result of a drug. Your provider can use the information...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/pregnancy-test" target="_blank">Pregnancy test</a><br> <span class="description">A pregnancy test measures a hormone in the body called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG or hCG). HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy. It appears in the blood and urine of pregnant women as early...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="" target="_blank">Prueba para el VPH</a><br> <span class="description">La prueba para el VPH se usa para buscar una infección con tipos de VPH asociados con el cáncer cervical. Por lo general, la prueba busca 14 tipos diferentes de VPH. El VPH tipo 16 y el VPH tipo 18 están...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="" target="_blank">Pruebas de glucemia durante el embarazo</a><br> <span class="description">Una prueba de glucemia es un examen de rutina durante el embarazo que verifica el nivel de glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre de una mujer embarazada. La diabetes gestacional es el nivel alto de azúcar en la...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">Q</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/quadruple-screen-test" target="_blank">Quadruple screen test</a><br> <span class="description">The quadruple screen test is a blood test done during pregnancy to determine whether the baby is at risk for certain birth defects.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">R</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/rpr-test" target="_blank">RPR test</a><br> <span class="description">RPR (rapid plasma reagin) is a screening test for syphilis. It measures substances (proteins) called antibodies that are present in the blood of people who may have the disease. syphilis antibodies</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/rectal-culture" target="_blank">Rectal culture</a><br> <span class="description">Rectal culture is a lab test to identify bacteria and other germs in the rectum that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and disease.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">S</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/serotonin-blood-test" target="_blank">Serotonin blood test</a><br> <span class="description">The serotonin test measures the level of serotonin in the blood.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/serum-herpes-simplex-antibodies" target="_blank">Serum herpes simplex antibodies</a><br> <span class="description">Serum herpes simplex antibodies is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the herpes simplex virus (HSV), including HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 most often causes cold sores (oral herpes). HSV-2 most often...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/serum-progesterone" target="_blank">Serum progesterone</a><br> <span class="description">Serum progesterone is a test to measure the amount of progesterone in the blood. Progesterone is a hormone produced mainly in the ovaries. Progesterone plays a key role in pregnancy. It is produced after...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">T</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/testosterone" target="_blank">Testosterone</a><br> <span class="description">A testosterone test measures the amount of the male hormone, testosterone, in the blood. Both men and women produce this hormone. The test described in this article measures the total amount of testosterone...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/transvaginal-ultrasound" target="_blank">Transvaginal ultrasound</a><br> <span class="description">Transvaginal ultrasound is a test used to look at a woman's uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix, and pelvic area. cervix Transvaginal means across or through the vagina. The ultrasound probe will be placed inside...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">U</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/ultrasound-pregnancy" target="_blank">Ultrasound pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">A pregnancy ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create a picture of how a baby is developing in the womb (uterus). It is also used to check the female pelvic organs during pregnancy.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="adam__container--catg-letter"> <span class="letter-title">V</span> </div> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/vdrl-test" target="_blank">VDRL test</a><br> <span class="description">The VDRL test is a screening test for syphilis. It measures substances (proteins), called antibodies, which your body may produce if you have been infected with the bacteria that cause syphilis. syphilis...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/vaginitis-test-wet-mount" target="_blank">Vaginitis test - wet mount</a><br> <span class="description">The vaginitis wet mount test is a test to detect an infection of the vagina.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div role="tabpanel" id="tab-c-36-alphabetical" aria-labelledby="tab0" class="tab-pane active adam__container--content-tab"> <div class="container"> <section class="c-36b-adam" id="adamSearchResultSection"> <div class="light" id="adamSearchResultStatus"> We've found <strong class="adam__info--res-count">349</strong> <div class="adam__info--sufx-container"> <div id="adam__tot-res" class="adam__info--tot-res inline">total result<span 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This is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and sex glands. adrenal glands</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--A" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">A</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/abo-incompatibility" target="_blank">ABO incompatibility</a><br> <span class="description">A, B, AB, and O are the 4 major blood types. The types are based on small substances (molecules) on the surface of the blood cells. When people who have one blood type receive blood from someone with a...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginal-bleeding-hormonal" target="_blank">Abnormal uterine bleeding</a><br> <span class="description">Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is bleeding from the uterus that is longer than usual or that occurs at an irregular time. Bleeding may be heavier or lighter than usual and occur often or randomly. AUB...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/abortion-medical" target="_blank">Abortion - medication</a><br> <span class="description">A medication abortion is the use of medicine to end an undesired pregnancy. The medicine helps remove the fetus and placenta from the woman's womb (uterus). Medication abortion is also called the abortion...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/abortion-surgical" target="_blank">Abortion - procedure</a><br> <span class="description">An abortion is a medical procedure that ends an undesired pregnancy by removing the fetus and placenta from the woman's uterus (womb). A medication abortion uses medicine to end an undesired pregnancy....</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Discharge Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/discharge-instructions/abortion-surgical-aftercare" target="_blank">Abortion - procedure - aftercare</a><br> <span class="description">Termination - aftercare</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/absent-menstrual-periods-primary" target="_blank">Absent menstrual periods - primary</a><br> <span class="description">Absence of a woman's monthly menstrual period is called amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea is when a girl has not yet started her monthly periods, and she: Has gone through other normal changes that occur during...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/absent-menstrual-periods-secondary" target="_blank">Absent menstrual periods - secondary</a><br> <span class="description">Absence of a woman's monthly menstrual period is called amenorrhea. Secondary amenorrhea is when a woman who has been having normal menstrual cycles stops getting her periods for 6 months or longer.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/aches-and-pains-during-pregnancy" target="_blank">Aches and pains during pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/actinomycosis" target="_blank">Actinomycosis</a><br> <span class="description">Actinomycosis is a long-term (chronic) bacterial infection that commonly affects the face and neck. chronic</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis" target="_blank">Adenomyosis</a><br> <span class="description">Adenomyosis is a thickening of the walls of the uterus. It occurs when endometrial tissue grows into the outer muscular walls of the uterus. Endometrial tissue forms the lining of the uterus.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/adhesion" target="_blank">Adhesion</a><br> <span class="description">Adhesions are bands of scar-like tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body and cause them to stick together.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/after-a-c-section-in-the-hospital" target="_blank">After a C-section - in the hospital</a><br> <span class="description">Cesarean section - in the hospital; Postpartum - cesarean</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/after-vaginal-delivery-in-the-hospital" target="_blank">After vaginal delivery - in the hospital</a><br> <span class="description">After vaginal birth; Pregnancy - after vaginal delivery; Postpartum care - after vaginal delivery</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/aging-changes-in-the-female-reproductive-system" target="_blank">Aging changes in the female reproductive system</a><br> <span class="description">Aging changes in the female reproductive system result mainly from changing hormone levels. One clear sign of aging occurs when your menstrual periods stop permanently. This is known as menopause. hormone...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/alcohol-and-pregnancy" target="_blank">Alcohol and pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnant women are strongly urged not to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Drinking alcohol while pregnant has been shown to cause harm to a baby as it develops in the womb. Alcohol used during pregnancy...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/alpha-fetoprotein" target="_blank">Alpha fetoprotein</a><br> <span class="description">Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein produced by the liver and yolk sac of a developing baby during pregnancy. AFP levels go down soon after birth. It is likely that AFP has no normal function in adults...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/am-i-in-labor" target="_blank">Am I in labor?</a><br> <span class="description">False labor; Braxton Hicks contractions; Prodromal labor; Latent labor; Pregnancy - labor</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/amniocentesis" target="_blank">Amniocentesis</a><br> <span class="description">Amniocentesis is a test that can be done during pregnancy to look for certain problems in the developing baby. These problems include: Birth defectsGenetic problemsInfectionLung development Birth defects...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/amniotic-fluid" target="_blank">Amniotic fluid</a><br> <span class="description">Amniotic fluid is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the unborn baby (fetus) during pregnancy. It is contained in the amniotic sac.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/anterior-vaginal-wall-repair" target="_blank">Anterior vaginal wall repair</a><br> <span class="description">Anterior vaginal wall repair is a surgical procedure. This surgery tightens the front (anterior) wall of the vagina. anterior</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/inflatable-artificial-sphincter" target="_blank">Artificial urinary sphincter</a><br> <span class="description">Sphincters in the urinary system are muscles that allow your body to hold in urine. An inflatable artificial (man-made) sphincter is a medical device. This device keeps urine from leaking. It is used when...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/asherman-syndrome" target="_blank">Asherman syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Asherman syndrome is the formation of scar tissue in the uterine cavity. The problem most often develops after uterine surgery.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/assisted-delivery-with-forceps" target="_blank">Assisted delivery with forceps</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - forceps; Labor - forceps</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/asymptomatic-bacteriuria" target="_blank">Asymptomatic bacteriuria</a><br> <span class="description">Most of the time, your urine is sterile. This means there are no bacteria growing. On the other hand, if you have symptoms of a bladder or kidney infection, bacteria will often be present and growing in...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--B" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">B</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/brca1-and-brca2-gene-testing" target="_blank">BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene testing</a><br> <span class="description">Breast cancer - BRCA1 and BRCA2; Ovarian cancer - BRCA1 and BRCA2</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/baby-supplies-you-need" target="_blank">Baby supplies you need</a><br> <span class="description">Newborn care - baby supplies</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/bacterial-vaginosis-aftercare" target="_blank">Bacterial vaginosis - aftercare</a><br> <span class="description">Nonspecific vaginitis - aftercare; BV</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/bartholin-cyst-or-abscess" target="_blank">Bartholin cyst or abscess</a><br> <span class="description">Bartholin abscess is the buildup of pus that forms a lump (swelling) in one of the Bartholin glands. These glands are found on each side of the vaginal opening. swelling</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/bed-rest-during-pregnancy" target="_blank">Bed rest during pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/benefits-of-breastfeeding" target="_blank">Benefits of breastfeeding </a><br> <span class="description"> Nursing your baby; Lactation; Deciding to breastfeed</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/birth-control-slow-release-methods" target="_blank">Birth control - slow release methods</a><br> <span class="description">Certain birth control methods contain man-made forms of hormones. The natural forms of these hormones are normally made in a woman's ovaries. These hormones are called estrogen and progestin. Both of these...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/birth-control-and-family-planning" target="_blank">Birth control and family planning</a><br> <span class="description">Your choice of a birth control method depends on a number of factors, including your health, how often you have sexual intercourse, and whether or not you want children.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/birth-control-options-for-women" target="_blank">Birth control options for women - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description"> An in-depth report on the birth control options available to women.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/birth-control-pills-overview" target="_blank">Birth control pills</a><br> <span class="description">Birth control pills (BCPs) contain man-made forms of 2 hormones called estrogen and progestin. These hormones are made naturally in a woman's ovaries. BCPs can contain both of these hormones, or have progestin...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/birth-control-pills-combination" target="_blank">Birth control pills - combination</a><br> <span class="description"> The pill - combination; Oral contraceptives - combination; OCP - combination; Contraception - combination; BCP - combination</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/birth-control-pills-progestin-only" target="_blank">Birth control pills - progestin only</a><br> <span class="description">Mini-pill; The pill - progestin; Oral contraceptives - progestin; OCP - progestin; Contraception - progestin; BCP - progestin</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/blood-typing" target="_blank">Blood typing</a><br> <span class="description">Blood typing is a method to tell what type of blood you have. Blood typing is done so you can safely donate your blood or receive a blood transfusion. It is also done to see if you have a substance called...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/bone-mineral-density-test" target="_blank">Bone mineral density test</a><br> <span class="description">A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are in an area of your bone. This test helps your health care provider detect osteoporosis or bone loss and predict...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer" target="_blank">Breast cancer</a><br> <span class="description">Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer: Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that carry milk from the breast to the nipple. Most...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/breast-cancer" target="_blank">Breast cancer - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description"> An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/breast-cancer-screenings" target="_blank">Breast cancer screening</a><br> <span class="description">Mammogram - breast cancer screening; Breast exam - breast cancer screening; MRI - breast cancer screening</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/breast-infection" target="_blank">Breast infection</a><br> <span class="description">A breast infection is an infection in the tissue of the breast.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Symptoms</span><br> <a href="/health-library/symptoms/breast-lump" target="_blank">Breast lump</a><br> <span class="description">A breast lump is swelling, growth, or mass in the breast. Breast lumps in both men and women raise concern for breast cancer, even though most lumps are not cancer. breast cancer</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/breast-milk-pumping-and-storing" target="_blank">Breast milk - pumping and storing</a><br> <span class="description"> Milk - human; Human milk; Milk - breast; Breast pump information; Breastfeeding - pump</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Symptoms</span><br> <a href="/health-library/symptoms/breast-pain" target="_blank">Breast pain</a><br> <span class="description"> Breast pain is any discomfort or pain in the breast.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/breast-self-exam" target="_blank">Breast self-exam</a><br> <span class="description">A breast self-exam is something a woman does at home to look for changes or problems in her breast tissue. Many women feel that doing this is important to their health. However, experts do not agree about...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/breast-skin-and-nipple-changes" target="_blank">Breast skin and nipple changes</a><br> <span class="description">Inverted nipple; Nipple discharge; Breast feeding - nipple changes; Breastfeeding - nipple changes</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/breast-ultrasound" target="_blank">Breast ultrasound</a><br> <span class="description">Breast ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to examine the breasts.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/breastfeeding-resources" target="_blank">Breastfeeding - resources</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/breastfeeding-self-care" target="_blank">Breastfeeding - self-care</a><br> <span class="description">Nursing mothers - self-care; Breast feeding - self-care</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/breastfeeding-skin-and-nipple-changes" target="_blank">Breastfeeding - skin and nipple changes</a><br> <span class="description">Inverted nipple; Nipple discharge; Breast feeding - nipple changes; Breastfeeding - nipple changes</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/breastfeeding-vs-formula-feeding" target="_blank">Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/breech-birth" target="_blank">Breech birth</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - breech; Delivery - breech</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/buying-and-caring-for-baby-bottles-and-nipples" target="_blank">Buying and caring for baby bottles and nipples</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--C" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">C</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/c-section" target="_blank">C-section</a><br> <span class="description">A C-section is the delivery of a baby by making an opening in the mother's lower belly area. It is also called a cesarean delivery.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/ca-125-blood-test" target="_blank">CA-125 blood test</a><br> <span class="description">The CA-125 blood test measures the level of the protein CA-125 in the blood.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/covid-19-vaccine-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">COVID-19 vaccine - what you need to know</a><br> <span class="description">All content below is taken in its entirety from the CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/covid-19.html www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/covid-19.html</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/calcium-and-bones" target="_blank">Calcium and bones</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/calcium-supplements" target="_blank">Calcium supplements</a><br> <span class="description">WHO SHOULD TAKE CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS? Calcium is an important mineral for the human body. It helps build and protect your teeth and bones. Getting enough calcium over your lifetime can help prevent osteoporosis...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/calcium-vitamin-d-and-your-bones" target="_blank">Calcium, vitamin D, and your bones</a><br> <span class="description">Osteoporosis - calcium; Osteoporosis - low bone density</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/cancer-treatment-fertility-and-sexual-side-effects-in-women" target="_blank">Cancer treatment: fertility and sexual side effects in women</a><br> <span class="description">Radiotherapy - fertility; Radiation - fertility; Chemotherapy - fertility; Sexual dysfunction - cancer treatment</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/catecholamine-blood-test" target="_blank">Catecholamine blood test</a><br> <span class="description">This test measures the levels of catecholamines in the blood. Catecholamines are hormones made by the adrenal glands. The three catecholamines are epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine, and dopamine...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/certified-nurse-midwife" target="_blank">Certified nurse-midwife</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer" target="_blank">Cervical cancer</a><br> <span class="description">Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/cervical-cancer" target="_blank">Cervical cancer - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description"> An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cervical cancer.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/cervical-cancer-screening-and-prevention" target="_blank">Cervical cancer - screening and prevention</a><br> <span class="description">Cancer cervix - screening; HPV - cervical cancer screening; Dysplasia - cervical cancer screening; Cervical cancer - HPV vaccine</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/cervical-dysplasia" target="_blank">Cervical dysplasia</a><br> <span class="description">Cervical dysplasia refers to abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. cervix The changes are not...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/cervical-polyps" target="_blank">Cervical polyps</a><br> <span class="description">Cervical polyps are fingerlike growths on the lower part of the uterus that connects with the vagina (cervix). cervix</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/cervicitis" target="_blank">Cervicitis</a><br> <span class="description">Cervicitis is swelling or inflamed tissue of the end of the uterus (cervix). cervix</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/cervix" target="_blank">Cervix</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/cervix-cryosurgery" target="_blank">Cervix cryosurgery</a><br> <span class="description">Cervix cryosurgery is a procedure to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. Abnormal changes in the cells...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/chancroid" target="_blank">Chancroid</a><br> <span class="description">Chancroid is a bacterial infection that is spread through sexual contact.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/chlamydia" target="_blank">Chlamydia</a><br> <span class="description">Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most often spread through sexual contact. Chlamydia trachomatis</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/chlamydia-infections-in-women" target="_blank">Chlamydia infections in women</a><br> <span class="description">Chlamydia is an infection that can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact. This type of infection is known as sexually transmitted infection (STI).</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/choosing-the-right-health-care-provider-for-pregnancy-and-childbirth" target="_blank">Choosing the right health care provider for pregnancy and childbirth</a><br> <span class="description">Prenatal care - health care provider; Pregnancy care - health care provider</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/choriocarcinoma" target="_blank">Choriocarcinoma</a><br> <span class="description">Choriocarcinoma is a fast-growing cancer that occurs in a woman's uterus (womb). The abnormal cells start in the tissue that would normally become the placenta. The placenta is the organ that develops during...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/chorionic-villus-sampling" target="_blank">Chorionic villus sampling</a><br> <span class="description">Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a test some pregnant women have to screen their baby for genetic problems.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/colposcopy-directed-biopsy" target="_blank">Colposcopy - directed biopsy</a><br> <span class="description">A colposcopy is a special way of looking at the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. Abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of your cervix...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/common-symptoms-during-pregnancy" target="_blank">Common symptoms during pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">Prenatal care - common symptoms</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/condoms-male" target="_blank">Condoms - male</a><br> <span class="description">A condom is a thin cover worn on the penis during intercourse. Using a condom will help prevent: Female partners from becoming pregnant. Getting an infection spread through sexual contact, or from giving...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/cold-knife-cone-biopsy" target="_blank">Cone biopsy</a><br> <span class="description">A cone biopsy (conization) is surgery to remove a sample of abnormal tissue from the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. Abnormal changes in the...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/cord-blood-testing" target="_blank">Cord blood testing</a><br> <span class="description">Cord blood refers to a sample of blood collected from the umbilical cord when a baby is born. The umbilical cord is the cord connecting the baby to the mother's womb (uterus). Cord blood testing can be...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/culdocentesis" target="_blank">Culdocentesis</a><br> <span class="description">Culdocentesis is a procedure that checks for abnormal fluid in the space just behind the vagina. This area is called the cul-de-sac. vagina</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/cystitis-acute" target="_blank">Cystitis - acute</a><br> <span class="description">Acute cystitis is an infection of the bladder or lower urinary tract. Acute means that the infection begins suddenly.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/cystitis-noninfectious" target="_blank">Cystitis - noninfectious</a><br> <span class="description">Cystitis is a problem in which pain, pressure, or burning in the bladder is present. Most often, this problem is caused by germs such as bacteria. Cystitis is called noninfectious when there is no infection...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/cystometric-study" target="_blank">Cystometric study</a><br> <span class="description">A cystometric study measures the amount of fluid in the bladder when you first feel the need to urinate, when you are able to sense fullness, and when your bladder is completely full.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--D" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">D</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/d-and-c" target="_blank">D and C</a><br> <span class="description">D and C (dilation and curettage) is a procedure to scrape and collect the tissue (endometrium) from inside the uterus. Dilation (D) is a widening of the cervix to allow instruments into the uterus. Curettage...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/deciding-about-an-iud" target="_blank">Deciding about an IUD</a><br> <span class="description">Contraception - IUD; Birth control - IUD; Intrauterine - deciding; Mirena - deciding; ParaGard - deciding</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/deciding-about-hormone-therapy" target="_blank">Deciding about hormone therapy</a><br> <span class="description">HRT - deciding; Estrogen replacement therapy - deciding; ERT- deciding; Hormone replacement therapy - deciding; Menopause - deciding; HT - deciding; Menopausal hormone therapy - deciding; MHT - deciding</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/delivery-presentations" target="_blank">Delivery presentations</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - delivery presentation; Labor - delivery presentation; Occiput posterior; Occiput anterior; Brow presentation</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/developmental-disorders-of-the-female-genital-tract" target="_blank">Developmental differences of the female genital tract</a><br> <span class="description">Developmental differences of the female reproductive tract affect the reproductive organs of a female infant. They occur while the baby is growing in the mother's womb. Female reproductive organs include...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/donovanosis-granuloma-inguinale" target="_blank">Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale)</a><br> <span class="description">Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is rarely seen in the United States.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--E" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">E</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/eating-right-during-pregnancy" target="_blank">Eating right during pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">Prenatal care - eating right</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/eclampsia" target="_blank">Eclampsia</a><br> <span class="description">Eclampsia is the new onset of seizures or coma in a pregnant woman with preeclampsia. These seizures are not related to an existing brain condition. seizures</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/ectopic-pregnancy" target="_blank">Ectopic pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus).</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/emergency-contraception" target="_blank">Emergency contraception</a><br> <span class="description">Emergency contraception is a birth control method to prevent pregnancy in women. It can be used: birth control method After a sexual assault or rapeWhen a condom breaks or a diaphragm slips out of placeWhen...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/ending-pregnancy-with-medications" target="_blank">Ending pregnancy with medicines</a><br> <span class="description">Abortion pill</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/endocervical-gram-stain" target="_blank">Endocervical Gram stain</a><br> <span class="description">Endocervical Gram stain is a method to detect bacteria on tissue from the cervix. This is done using a special series of stains.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/endocervical-culture" target="_blank">Endocervical culture</a><br> <span class="description">Endocervical culture is a laboratory test that helps identify infection in the female genital tract.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/endometrial-ablation" target="_blank">Endometrial ablation</a><br> <span class="description">Endometrial ablation is a surgery or procedure done to disrupt the lining of the uterus in order to minimize heavy or prolonged menstrual flow. This lining is called the endometrium. The surgery may be...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/endometrial-biopsy" target="_blank">Endometrial biopsy</a><br> <span class="description">Endometrial biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) for examination. biopsy</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/endometrial-polyps" target="_blank">Endometrial polyps</a><br> <span class="description">The endometrium is the lining of the inside of the womb (uterus). Overgrowth of this lining can create polyps. Polyps are fingerlike growths that attach to the wall of the uterus. They can be as small as...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/endometriosis" target="_blank">Endometriosis</a><br> <span class="description">Endometriosis occurs when cells from the lining of your womb (uterus) grow in other areas of your body. This can cause pain, heavy vaginal bleeding, vaginal bleeding between periods, and problems getting...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/endometriosis" target="_blank">Endometriosis - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description">An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of endometriosis.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/endometritis" target="_blank">Endometritis</a><br> <span class="description">Endometritis is an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). It is not the same as endometriosis. endometriosis</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/epidural-block-pregnancy" target="_blank">Epidural block - pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">Delivery - epidural; Labor - epidural</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/episiotomy" target="_blank">Episiotomy</a><br> <span class="description">Labor - episiotomy; Vaginal delivery - episiotomy</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/episiotomy-aftercare" target="_blank">Episiotomy - aftercare</a><br> <span class="description">Perineal laceration - aftercare; Vaginal birth perineal tear - aftercare; Postpartum care - episiotomy - aftercare; Labor - episiotomy aftercare; Vaginal delivery - episiotomy aftercare</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/estradiol-blood-test" target="_blank">Estradiol blood test</a><br> <span class="description">An estradiol test measures the amount of a hormone called estradiol in the blood. Estradiol is one of the main types of estrogens.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="" target="_blank">Examen de translucencia nucal</a><br> <span class="description">Es un examen que mide el engrosamiento del pliegue de la nuca. Esta es un área de tejido en la parte posterior del cuello de un feto. Medir este engrosamiento ayuda a evaluar el riesgo para síndrome de...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/excessive-or-unwanted-hair-in-women" target="_blank">Excessive or unwanted hair in women</a><br> <span class="description">Most of the time, women have fine hair above their lips and on their chin, chest, abdomen, or back. The growth of coarse dark hair in these areas (more typical of male-pattern hair growth) is called hirsutism...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/exercise-lifestyle-and-your-bones" target="_blank">Exercise, lifestyle, and your bones</a><br> <span class="description">Osteoporosis - exercise; Low bone density - exercise; Osteopenia - exercise</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--F" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">F</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/fta-abs-test" target="_blank">FTA-ABS blood test</a><br> <span class="description">The FTA-ABS test is used to detect antibodies to the bacteria Treponema pallidum, which causes syphilis. Treponema pallidum, syphilis</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/female-condoms" target="_blank">Female condoms</a><br> <span class="description">The female condom is a device used for birth control. Like a male condom, it creates a barrier to prevent the sperm from getting to the egg. birth control</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/femoral-nerve-dysfunction" target="_blank">Femoral nerve dysfunction</a><br> <span class="description">Femoral nerve dysfunction is a loss of movement or sensation in parts of the legs due to damage to the femoral nerve.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/fetal-development" target="_blank">Fetal development</a><br> <span class="description">Learn how your baby is conceived and how your baby develops inside the mother's womb.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/fetal-echocardiography" target="_blank">Fetal echocardiography</a><br> <span class="description">Fetal echocardiography is a test that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to evaluate the baby's heart for problems before birth. ultrasound</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/fetal-scalp-ph-testing" target="_blank">Fetal scalp pH testing</a><br> <span class="description">Fetal scalp pH testing is a procedure performed when a woman is in active labor to determine if the baby is getting enough oxygen.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/fetal-maternal-erythrocyte-distribution" target="_blank">Fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution blood test</a><br> <span class="description">The fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution test is used to measure the number of the unborn baby's red blood cells in a pregnant woman's blood.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/fibroadenoma-breast" target="_blank">Fibroadenoma of the breast</a><br> <span class="description">Fibroadenoma of the breast is a benign tumor. Benign tumor means it is not a cancer.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/fibrocystic-breast-disease" target="_blank">Fibrocystic breasts</a><br> <span class="description">Fibrocystic breasts are painful, lumpy breasts. Formerly called fibrocystic breast disease, this common condition is, in fact, not a disease. Many women experience these normal breast changes, usually around...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/folic-acid-and-birth-defect-prevention" target="_blank">Folic acid and birth defect prevention</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/follicle-stimulating-hormone-fsh-blood-test" target="_blank">Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test</a><br> <span class="description">The follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test measures the level of FSH in blood. FSH is a hormone released by the pituitary gland, located on the underside of the brain.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/fractured-clavicle-in-the-newborn" target="_blank">Fractured clavicle in the newborn</a><br> <span class="description">A fractured clavicle in the newborn is a broken collar bone in a baby that was just delivered.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--G" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">G</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/genital-herpes" target="_blank">Genital herpes</a><br> <span class="description">Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This article focuses on HSV type 2 infection.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/genital-herpes-self-care" target="_blank">Genital herpes - self-care</a><br> <span class="description"> Herpes - genital - self-care; Herpes simplex - genital - self-care; Herpesvirus 2 - self-care; HSV-2 - self-care</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Symptoms</span><br> <a href="/health-library/symptoms/genital-sores-female" target="_blank">Genital sores - female</a><br> <span class="description">Sores or lesions on the female genitalia or in the vagina may occur for many reasons.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/genital-warts" target="_blank">Genital warts</a><br> <span class="description">Genital warts are soft growths on the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals. They may be found on the penis, vulva, urethra, vagina, cervix, and around and in the anus. vulva Genital warts are spread...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/gestational-diabetes" target="_blank">Gestational diabetes</a><br> <span class="description">Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (glucose) that starts or is first diagnosed during pregnancy.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/gestational-diabetes-self-care" target="_blank">Gestational diabetes - self-care</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - gestational diabetes; Prenatal care - gestational diabetes</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Nutrition</span><br> <a href="/health-library/nutrition/diabetes-diet-gestational" target="_blank">Gestational diabetes diet</a><br> <span class="description">Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (glucose) that starts during pregnancy. Eating a balanced, healthy diet can help you manage gestational diabetes. The diet recommendations that follow are for women...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/gestational-trophoblastic-disease" target="_blank">Gestational trophoblastic disease </a><br> <span class="description">Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a group of pregnancy-related conditions that develop inside a woman's uterus (womb). The abnormal cells start in the tissue that would normally become the placenta...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/glucose-screening-tests-during-pregnancy" target="_blank">Glucose screening tests during pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">A glucose screening test is a routine test during pregnancy that checks a pregnant woman's blood glucose (sugar) level. Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (diabetes) that starts or is found during...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Discharge Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/discharge-instructions/going-home-after-a-c-section" target="_blank">Going home after a C-section</a><br> <span class="description">Cesarean - going home</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/gonococcal-arthritis" target="_blank">Gonococcal arthritis</a><br> <span class="description">Gonococcal arthritis is inflammation of a joint due to a gonorrhea infection. Gonococcal arthritis is a type of septic arthritis. This is inflammation of a joint due to a bacterial infection. septic arthritis</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/gonorrhea" target="_blank">Gonorrhea</a><br> <span class="description">Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI).</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/group-b-streptococcus-pregnancy" target="_blank">Group B streptococcus - pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">GBS - pregnancy</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/gumma" target="_blank">Gumma</a><br> <span class="description">A gumma is a soft, tumor-like growth of the tissues (granuloma) that occurs in people with syphilis.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--H" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">H</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/hcg-blood-test-qualitative" target="_blank">HCG blood test - qualitative</a><br> <span class="description">A qualitative human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG or hCG) blood test checks if there is a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin in your blood. HCG is a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/hcg-blood-test-quantitative" target="_blank">HCG blood test - quantitative</a><br> <span class="description">A quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG or hCG) blood test measures the specific level of HCG in the blood. HCG is a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy. Other HCG tests include: HCG...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/hcg-in-urine" target="_blank">HCG in urine</a><br> <span class="description">This type of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG or hCG) test checks if there is a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin in your urine. HCG is a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy. Other...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/hellp-syndrome" target="_blank">HELLP syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">HELLP syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur in pregnant women who have: H: hemolysis (the breakdown of red blood cells)EL: elevated liver enzymesLP: low platelet count H: hemolysis (the breakdown of...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/hiv-aids-pregnancy-and-infants" target="_blank">HIV/AIDS in pregnant women and infants</a><br> <span class="description">Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS. When a person becomes infected with HIV, the virus attacks and weakens the immune system. As the immune system weakens, the person is at...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/hpv-human-papillomavirus-vaccine-what-you-need-to-know-gardasil-9" target="_blank">HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine - what you need to know</a><br> <span class="description">All content below is taken in its entirety from the CDC HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine: What You Need to Know. www. cdc. gov/vaccines...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/hpv-dna-test" target="_blank">HPV test</a><br> <span class="description">The HPV test is used to check for infection with HPV types associated with cervical cancer. Typically, the test looks for 14 different HPV types. HPV type 16 and HPV type 18 are most closely associated...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/hpv-vaccine" target="_blank">HPV vaccine</a><br> <span class="description">The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects against infection by certain strains of HPV. HPV can cause cervical cancer and genital warts. vaccine cervical cancer genital warts HPV has also been linked...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/health-screening-women-over-age-65" target="_blank">Health screenings for women age 65 and older</a><br> <span class="description">You should visit your health care provider from time to time, even if you are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to: Screen for medical issuesAssess your risk for future medical problemsEncourage a...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/health-screening-women-ages-18-to-39" target="_blank">Health screenings for women ages 18 to 39</a><br> <span class="description">You should visit your health care provider from time to time, even if you are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to: Screen for medical issuesAssess your risk for future medical problemsEncourage a...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/health-screening-women-ages-40-to-64" target="_blank">Health screenings for women ages 40 to 64</a><br> <span class="description">You should visit your health care provider from time to time, even if you are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to: Screen for medical issuesAssess your risk for future medical problemsEncourage a...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/herpes-simplex" target="_blank">Herpes simplex - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description"> An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of herpes simplex.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="" target="_blank">Histeroscopia</a><br> <span class="description">Es un procedimiento para examinar el interior del útero (matriz). Su proveedor de atención médica puede observar: La abertura hacia el útero (cuello uterino)El interior del úteroLas aberturas de las trompas...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/how-to-save-money-on-infant-formula" target="_blank">How to save money on infant formula</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/hydatidiform-mole" target="_blank">Hydatidiform mole</a><br> <span class="description">Hydatidiform mole (HM) is a rare mass or growth that forms inside the womb (uterus) at the beginning of a pregnancy. It is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). gestational trophoblastic disease...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/hydramnios" target="_blank">Hydramnios</a><br> <span class="description">Amniotic fluid disorder; Polyhydramnios; Pregnancy complications - hydramnios</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/hyperemesis-gravidarum" target="_blank">Hyperemesis gravidarum</a><br> <span class="description">Hyperemesis gravidarum is extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It can lead to dehydration, weight loss, and electrolyte imbalances. Morning sickness is mild nausea and vomiting that...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/hypogonadism" target="_blank">Hypogonadism</a><br> <span class="description">Hypogonadism occurs when the body's sex glands (gonads) produce little or no hormones. In men, these glands are the testes. In women, these glands are the ovaries.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/hypogonadotropic-hypogonadism" target="_blank">Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism</a><br> <span class="description">Hypogonadism is a condition in which the male testes or the female ovaries produce little or no sex hormones. Hypogonadism testes Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) is a form of hypogonadism that is due...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/hysterectomy" target="_blank">Hysterectomy</a><br> <span class="description">Hysterectomy is surgery to remove a woman's womb (uterus). The uterus is a hollow muscular organ that nourishes the developing baby during pregnancy.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Discharge Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/discharge-instructions/hysterectomy-abdominal-discharge" target="_blank">Hysterectomy - abdominal - discharge</a><br> <span class="description">Abdominal hysterectomy - discharge; Supracervical hysterectomy - discharge; Radical hysterectomy - discharge; Removal of the uterus - discharge</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Discharge Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/discharge-instructions/hysterectomy-laparoscopic-discharge" target="_blank">Hysterectomy - laparoscopic - discharge</a><br> <span class="description">Supracervical hysterectomy - discharge; Removal of the uterus - discharge; Laparoscopic hysterectomy - discharge; Total laparoscopic hysterectomy - discharge; TLH - discharge; Laparoscopic supracervical...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Discharge Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/discharge-instructions/hysterectomy-vaginal-discharge" target="_blank">Hysterectomy - vaginal - discharge </a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal hysterectomy - discharge; Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy - discharge; LAVH - discharge</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/hysterosalpingography" target="_blank">Hysterosalpingography</a><br> <span class="description">Hysterosalpingography is a special x-ray using dye to look at the womb (uterus) and fallopian tubes.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/hysteroscopy" target="_blank">Hysteroscopy</a><br> <span class="description">Hysteroscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the womb (uterus). Your health care provider can look at the: Opening to the womb (cervix)Inside of the wombOpenings of the fallopian tubes Opening to...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--I" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">I</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/imperforate-hymen" target="_blank">Imperforate hymen</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/in-vitro-fertilization-ivf" target="_blank">In vitro fertilization (IVF)</a><br> <span class="description">In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the joining of a woman's egg and a man's sperm in a laboratory dish. In vitro means outside the body. Fertilization means the sperm has attached to and entered the egg.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/inducing-labor" target="_blank">Inducing labor</a><br> <span class="description">Labor induction; Pregnancy - inducing labor; Prostaglandin - inducing labor; Oxytocin - inducing labor</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/infant-formula-buying-preparing-storing-and-feeding" target="_blank">Infant Formula - buying, preparing, storing, and feeding</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/infertility" target="_blank">Infertility</a><br> <span class="description">Infertility means you cannot get pregnant (conceive). There are 2 types of infertility: Primary infertility refers to couples who have not become pregnant after at least 1 year having sex without using...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/infertility-resources" target="_blank">Infertility - resources</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/infertility-in-women" target="_blank">Infertility in women - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description"> An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of female infertility.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/insufficient-cervix" target="_blank">Insufficient cervix</a><br> <span class="description">Incompetent cervix; Weak cervix; Pregnancy - insufficient cervix; Premature labor - insufficient cervix; Preterm labor - insufficient cervix</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/intraductal-papilloma" target="_blank">Intraductal papilloma</a><br> <span class="description">Intraductal papilloma is a small, noncancerous (benign) tumor that grows in a milk duct of the breast. tumor</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/intrauterine" target="_blank">Intrauterine</a><br> <span class="description">Intrauterine means "inside the uterus."</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/intrauterine-devices-iud" target="_blank">Intrauterine devices (IUD)</a><br> <span class="description">An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small plastic T-shaped device used for birth control. It is inserted into the uterus where it stays to prevent pregnancy. birth control</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/intrauterine-growth-restriction" target="_blank">Intrauterine growth restriction</a><br> <span class="description">Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) refers to the poor growth of a baby while in the mother's womb during pregnancy.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--K" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">K</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/kegel-exercises-self-care" target="_blank">Kegel exercises - self-care</a><br> <span class="description">Pelvic muscle strengthening exercises; Pelvic floor exercises</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--L" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">L</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/lh-response-to-gnrh-blood-test" target="_blank">LH response to GnRH blood test</a><br> <span class="description">LH response to GnRH is a blood test to help determine if your pituitary gland can correctly respond to gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). LH stands for luteinizing hormone.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/large-for-gestational-age-lga" target="_blank">Large for gestational age (LGA)</a><br> <span class="description">Large for gestational age means that a fetus or infant is larger or more developed than normal for the baby's gestational age. Gestational age is the age of a fetus or baby that starts on the first day...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/living-with-endometriosis" target="_blank">Living with endometriosis</a><br> <span class="description">Pelvic pain - living with endometriosis; Endometrial implant - living with endometriosis; Endometrioma - living with endometriosis</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/living-with-uterine-fibroids" target="_blank">Living with uterine fibroids</a><br> <span class="description">Leiomyoma - living with fibroids; Fibromyoma - living with fibroids; Myoma - living with fibroids; Vaginal bleeding - living with fibroids; Uterine bleeding - living with fibroids; Pelvic pain - living...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/losing-weight-after-pregnancy" target="_blank">Losing weight after pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/luteinizing-hormone-lh-blood-test" target="_blank">Luteinizing hormone (LH) blood test</a><br> <span class="description">The LH blood test measures the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) in blood. LH is a hormone released by the pituitary gland, located on the underside of the brain.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/lymphogranuloma-venereum" target="_blank">Lymphogranuloma venereum</a><br> <span class="description">Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI).</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--M" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">M</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/mammogram" target="_blank">Mammogram</a><br> <span class="description">A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breasts. It is used to evaluate some breast symptoms and to find breast cancer in women with no symptoms (called screening for breast cancer). x-ray breast cancer</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/mammogram-calcifications" target="_blank">Mammogram - calcifications</a><br> <span class="description">Calcifications are tiny deposits of calcium in your breast tissue. They are often seen on a mammogram. mammogram</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/managing-menopause-at-home" target="_blank">Managing menopause at home</a><br> <span class="description">Perimenopause - self-care; Hormone replacement therapy - self-care; HRT- self-care</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/managing-pain-during-labor" target="_blank">Managing pain during labor</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - pain during labor; Birth - managing pain</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/managing-your-weight-gain-during-pregnancy" target="_blank">Managing your weight gain during pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">Prenatal care - managing your weight</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/medicines-for-osteoporosis" target="_blank">Medicines for osteoporosis</a><br> <span class="description">Alendronate (Fosamax); Ibandronate (Boniva); Risedronate (Actonel); Zoledronic acid (Reclast); Raloxifene (Evista); Teriparatide (Forteo); Denosumab (Prolia); Romosozumab (Evenity); Low bone density - medicines...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/menopause" target="_blank">Menopause</a><br> <span class="description">Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her periods (menstruation) stop. Most often, it is a natural, normal body change that occurs between ages 45 to 55. After menopause, a woman can no longer become...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/menopause" target="_blank">Menopause - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description">An in-depth report on the treatment of menopause-related symptoms.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/menstrual-disorders" target="_blank">Menstrual disorders - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description">An in-depth report on the causes, treatment, and prevention of menstrual disorders.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/miscarriage" target="_blank">Miscarriage</a><br> <span class="description">A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy. Pregnancy losses after the 20th week are called stillbirths. Miscarriage is a naturally occurring event, unlike medication...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/miscarriage-threatened" target="_blank">Miscarriage - threatened</a><br> <span class="description">A threatened miscarriage is a condition that indicates the potential for a miscarriage or early pregnancy loss. It might take place before the 20th week of pregnancy.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/mittelschmerz" target="_blank">Mittelschmerz</a><br> <span class="description">Mittelschmerz is one-sided, lower abdominal pain that affects some women. It occurs at or around the time when an egg is released from the ovaries (ovulation).</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/monitoring-your-baby-before-labor" target="_blank">Monitoring your baby before labor</a><br> <span class="description">Prenatal care - monitoring; Pregnancy care - monitoring; Non-stress test - monitoring; NST- monitoring; Contraction stress test - monitoring; CST- monitoring; Biophysical profile - monitoring; BPP - monitoring</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Symptoms</span><br> <a href="/health-library/symptoms/morning-sickness" target="_blank">Morning sickness</a><br> <span class="description">Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting that can occur at any time of the day during pregnancy. nausea and vomiting</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/morning-sickness" target="_blank">Morning sickness</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - morning sickness; Prenatal care - morning sickness</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="" target="_blank">Métodos anticonceptivos de liberación lenta</a><br> <span class="description">Determinados métodos de control de la natalidad contienen formas artificiales de hormonas. Las formas naturales de estas hormonas usualmente se producen en los ovarios de una mujer. Estas hormonas se denominan...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--N" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">N</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/nabothian-cyst" target="_blank">Nabothian cyst</a><br> <span class="description">A nabothian cyst is a lump filled with mucus on the surface of the cervix or cervical canal. The cervix is located at the lower end of the womb (uterus) at the top of the vagina. It is about 1 inch (2....</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/nipple-discharge" target="_blank">Nipple discharge</a><br> <span class="description">Nipple discharge is any fluid that comes out of the nipple area in your breast.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/nuchal-translucency-test" target="_blank">Nuchal translucency test</a><br> <span class="description">The nuchal translucency test measures the nuchal fold thickness. This is an area of tissue at the back of an unborn baby's neck. Measuring this thickness helps assess the risk for Down syndrome and other...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--O" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">O</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/osteoporosis" target="_blank">Osteoporosis - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description"> An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/ovarian-cancer" target="_blank">Ovarian cancer</a><br> <span class="description">Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/ovarian-cancer" target="_blank">Ovarian cancer - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description"> An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ovarian cancer.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/ovarian-cysts" target="_blank">Ovarian cysts</a><br> <span class="description">An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with fluid that forms on or inside an ovary. This article is about cysts that form during your monthly menstrual cycle, called functional cysts. Functional cysts are not...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/ovarian-hyperstimulation-syndrome" target="_blank">Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a problem that is sometimes seen in women who take fertility medicines that stimulate egg production.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/ovarian-overproduction-of-androgens" target="_blank">Ovarian overproduction of androgens</a><br> <span class="description">Ovarian overproduction of androgens is a condition in which the ovaries make too much testosterone. This leads to the development of male characteristics in a woman. Androgens from other parts of the body...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Nutrition</span><br> <a href="/health-library/nutrition/overcoming-breastfeeding-problems" target="_blank">Overcoming breastfeeding problems</a><br> <span class="description">Health experts agree that breastfeeding is the healthiest option for both mom and baby. They recommend that babies feed only on breast milk for the first 6 months, and then continue to have breast milk...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/ovulation-home-test" target="_blank">Ovulation home test</a><br> <span class="description">An ovulation home test is used by women to help determine the time in the menstrual cycle when getting pregnant is most likely. The test detects a rise in luteinizing hormone (LH) in the urine. A rise in...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--P" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">P</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Symptoms</span><br> <a href="/health-library/symptoms/painful-menstrual-periods" target="_blank">Painful menstrual periods</a><br> <span class="description">Painful menstrual periods are periods in which a woman has crampy lower abdominal pain, which can be sharp or aching and come and go. Back pain and/or leg pain may also be present. Some pain during your...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/pap-test" target="_blank">Pap test</a><br> <span class="description">The Pap test mainly checks for changes that may turn into cervical cancer. Cells scraped from the opening of the cervix are examined under a microscope. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/pelvic-ct-scan" target="_blank">Pelvic CT scan</a><br> <span class="description">A computed tomography (CT) scan of the pelvis is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the area between the hip bones. This part of the body is called the pelvic area...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/pelvic-floor-muscle-training-exercises" target="_blank">Pelvic floor muscle training exercises</a><br> <span class="description">Pelvic floor muscle training exercises are a series of exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease-pid" target="_blank">Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)</a><br> <span class="description">Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of a woman's womb (uterus), ovaries, or fallopian tubes.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease-pid-aftercare" target="_blank">Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare</a><br> <span class="description">PID - aftercare; Oophoritis - aftercare; Salpingitis - aftercare; Salpingo - oophoritis - aftercare; Salpingo - peritonitis - aftercare; STD - PID aftercare; Sexually transmitted disease - PID aftercare...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/pelvic-laparoscopy" target="_blank">Pelvic laparoscopy</a><br> <span class="description">Pelvic laparoscopy is surgery to examine the pelvic organs. It uses a viewing tool called a laparoscope. The surgery is also used to treat certain diseases of the pelvic organs.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/pelvic-ultrasound-abdominal" target="_blank">Pelvic ultrasound - abdominal</a><br> <span class="description">A pelvic (transabdominal) ultrasound is an imaging test. It is used to examine organs in the pelvis.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/pelvis-mri-scan" target="_blank">Pelvis MRI scan</a><br> <span class="description">A pelvis MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is an imaging test that uses a machine with powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the area between the hip bones. This part of the body is...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/pharmacogenetic-testing" target="_blank">Pharmacogenetic testing</a><br> <span class="description">Pharmacogenetic testing provides information about your genes and how they control your response to certain medicines. Your genes can affect the desired result of a drug. Your provider can use the information...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/pharmacogenetics" target="_blank">Pharmacogenetics </a><br> <span class="description">Pharmacogenetics is the study of how genes affect the way medicines work in a person. Your health care provider can use the information from pharmacogenetic testing to prescribe medicines that will work...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/placenta-abruptio" target="_blank">Placenta abruptio</a><br> <span class="description">Premature placental separation; Placental separation; Placental abruption; Vaginal bleeding - abruption; Pregnancy - abruption</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/placenta-abruption-definition" target="_blank">Placenta abruption - definition</a><br> <span class="description">The placenta is the organ that supplies nutrients and oxygen to the baby during pregnancy. Placental abruption occurs when the placenta detaches from the wall of the womb (uterus) before delivery. The most...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/placenta-previa" target="_blank">Placenta previa</a><br> <span class="description">Placenta previa is a problem of pregnancy in which the placenta grows in the lowest part of the womb (uterus) and covers all or part of the opening to the cervix. cervix The placenta grows during pregnancy...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/placental-insufficiency" target="_blank">Placental insufficiency</a><br> <span class="description">The placenta is the link between you and your baby. When the placenta does not work as well as it should, your baby can get less oxygen and nutrients from you. As a result, your baby may: Not grow wellShow...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome" target="_blank">Polycystic ovary syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which a woman has increased levels of male hormones (androgens). Many problems occur as a result of this increase of hormones, including: Menstrual irregularitiesInfertilitySkin...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Symptoms</span><br> <a href="/health-library/symptoms/polyhydramnios" target="_blank">Polyhydramnios</a><br> <span class="description">Polyhydramnios occurs when too much amniotic fluid builds up during pregnancy. It is also called amniotic fluid disorder, or hydramnios.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/positioning-your-baby-for-breastfeeding" target="_blank">Positioning your baby for breastfeeding</a><br> <span class="description">Breastfeeding positions; Bonding with your baby</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression" target="_blank">Postpartum depression</a><br> <span class="description">Postpartum depression is moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs within the first 3 months...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/pre-existing-diabetes-and-pregnancy" target="_blank">Pre-existing diabetes and pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - diabetes; Diabetes and pregnancy care; Pregnancy with diabetes</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/preeclampsia" target="_blank">Preeclampsia</a><br> <span class="description">Preeclampsia is high blood pressure and signs of liver or kidney damage that occur in women after the 20th week of pregnancy. While it is rare, preeclampsia also may occur in a woman after delivering her...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/preeclampsia-self-care" target="_blank">Preeclampsia - self-care</a><br> <span class="description">Toxemia - self-care; PIH - self-care; Pregnancy-induced hypertension - self-care</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/pregnancy-health-risks" target="_blank">Pregnancy - health risks</a><br> <span class="description">If you are trying to get pregnant, you should try to follow healthy habits. You should stick to these behaviors from the time you are trying to get pregnant all the way through your pregnancy. Do not smoke...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/pregnancy-identifying-fertile-days" target="_blank">Pregnancy - identifying fertile days</a><br> <span class="description">Fertile days are the days a woman is most likely to get pregnant. Infertility is a related topic. Infertility</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/pregnancy-and-herpes" target="_blank">Pregnancy and herpes</a><br> <span class="description">Newborn infants can become infected with herpes virus during pregnancy, during labor or delivery, or after birth.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/pregnancy-and-the-flu" target="_blank">Pregnancy and the flu</a><br> <span class="description">During pregnancy, it is harder for a woman's immune system to fight infections. This makes a pregnant woman more likely to get the flu and other diseases. flu Pregnant women are more likely than nonpregnant...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/pregnancy-and-travel" target="_blank">Pregnancy and travel</a><br> <span class="description">Prenatal care - travel</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/pregnancy-and-work" target="_blank">Pregnancy and work</a><br> <span class="description">Prenatal care - work</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/pregnancy-care" target="_blank">Pregnancy care</a><br> <span class="description">Getting good care before, during, and after your pregnancy is very important. It can help your baby grow and develop and keep you both healthy. It is the best way to be sure your little one gets a head...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/pregnancy-test" target="_blank">Pregnancy test</a><br> <span class="description">A pregnancy test measures a hormone in the body called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG or hCG). HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy. It appears in the blood and urine of pregnant women as early...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/ovarian-hypofunction" target="_blank">Premature ovarian failure</a><br> <span class="description">Premature ovarian failure is reduced function of the ovaries (including decreased production of hormones). Ovarian failure that occurs before the age of 40 is considered premature ovarian failure.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/premature-rupture-of-membranes" target="_blank">Premature rupture of membranes</a><br> <span class="description">PROM; PPROM; Pregnancy complications - premature rupture</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Symptoms</span><br> <a href="/health-library/symptoms/premenstrual-breast-changes" target="_blank">Premenstrual breast changes</a><br> <span class="description">Premenstrual swelling and tenderness of both breasts often occurs during the second half of the menstrual cycle.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder" target="_blank">Premenstrual dysphoric disorder</a><br> <span class="description">Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition in which a woman has severe depression symptoms, irritability, and tension before menstruation. The symptoms of PMDD are more severe than those seen...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/premenstrual-syndrome" target="_blank">Premenstrual syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a wide range of symptoms. The symptoms start during the second half of the menstrual cycle (14 or more days after the first day of your last menstrual period). These...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/premenstrual-syndrome" target="_blank">Premenstrual syndrome - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description"> An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/premenstrual-syndrome-self-care" target="_blank">Premenstrual syndrome - self-care</a><br> <span class="description">PMS - self-care; Premenstrual dysphoric disorder - self-care</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/prenatal-care-in-your-first-trimester" target="_blank">Prenatal care in your first trimester</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy care - first trimester</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/prenatal-care-in-your-second-trimester" target="_blank">Prenatal care in your second trimester</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy care - second trimester</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/prenatal-care-in-your-third-trimester" target="_blank">Prenatal care in your third trimester</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy third trimester</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/genetic-counseling" target="_blank">Prenatal genetic counseling</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/preparing-for-surgery-when-you-have-diabetes" target="_blank">Preparing for surgery when you have diabetes</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/preterm-labor" target="_blank">Preterm labor</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy complications - preterm</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/problems-sleeping-during-pregnancy" target="_blank">Problems sleeping during pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">Prenatal care - sleeping; Pregnancy care - sleeping</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="" target="_blank">Prueba para el VPH</a><br> <span class="description">La prueba para el VPH se usa para buscar una infección con tipos de VPH asociados con el cáncer cervical. Por lo general, la prueba busca 14 tipos diferentes de VPH. El VPH tipo 16 y el VPH tipo 18 están...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="" target="_blank">Pruebas de glucemia durante el embarazo</a><br> <span class="description">Una prueba de glucemia es un examen de rutina durante el embarazo que verifica el nivel de glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre de una mujer embarazada. La diabetes gestacional es el nivel alto de azúcar en la...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--Q" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">Q</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/quadruple-screen-test" target="_blank">Quadruple screen test</a><br> <span class="description">The quadruple screen test is a blood test done during pregnancy to determine whether the baby is at risk for certain birth defects.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Questions To Ask Your Doctor</span><br> <a href="/health-library/questions-to-ask-your-doctor/questions-to-ask-your-doctor-about-getting-pregnant" target="_blank">Questions to ask your doctor about getting pregnant</a><br> <span class="description">What to ask your doctor - pregnancy; What to ask your doctor - conception; Questions - infertility</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Questions To Ask Your Doctor</span><br> <a href="/health-library/questions-to-ask-your-doctor/questions-to-ask-your-doctor-about-going-home-with-your-baby" target="_blank">Questions to ask your doctor about going home with your baby</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Questions To Ask Your Doctor</span><br> <a href="/health-library/questions-to-ask-your-doctor/questions-to-ask-your-doctor-about-hospital-care-after-delivery" target="_blank">Questions to ask your doctor about hospital care after delivery</a><br> <span class="description">What to ask your doctor about hospital care for mom</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Questions To Ask Your Doctor</span><br> <a href="/health-library/questions-to-ask-your-doctor/questions-to-ask-your-doctor-about-staying-healthy-during-pregnancy" target="_blank">Questions to ask your doctor about staying healthy during pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">What to ask your doctor about staying healthy during pregnancy; Pregnancy - what to ask your doctor about staying healthy; Healthy pregnancy - what to ask your doctor</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Questions To Ask Your Doctor</span><br> <a href="/health-library/questions-to-ask-your-doctor/questions-to-ask-your-doctor-about-labor-and-delivery" target="_blank">Questions to ask your health care provider about labor and delivery</a><br> <span class="description">Questions - labor; Questions - delivery; What to ask your doctor - labor and delivery; Questions - how to prepare for delivery</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Questions To Ask Your Doctor</span><br> <a href="/health-library/questions-to-ask-your-doctor/questions-to-ask-your-doctor-about-post-pregnancy-care" target="_blank">Questions to ask your health care provider about post pregnancy care</a><br> <span class="description">What to ask your doctor about home care for mom; Pregnancy - what to ask your doctor about home care for mom</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--R" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">R</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/rpr-test" target="_blank">RPR test</a><br> <span class="description">RPR (rapid plasma reagin) is a screening test for syphilis. It measures substances (proteins) called antibodies that are present in the blood of people who may have the disease. syphilis antibodies</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus-vaccine-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine - what you need to know</a><br> <span class="description">All content below is taken in its entirety from the CDC RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/rsv.html www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/rectal-culture" target="_blank">Rectal culture</a><br> <span class="description">Rectal culture is a lab test to identify bacteria and other germs in the rectum that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and disease.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/retroversion-of-the-uterus" target="_blank">Retroversion of the uterus</a><br> <span class="description">Retroversion of the uterus occurs when a woman's uterus (womb) tilts backward rather than forward. It is commonly called a "tipped uterus."</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--S" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">S</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/safe-sex" target="_blank">Safe sex </a><br> <span class="description">Safe sex means taking steps before and during sex that can prevent you from getting an infection, or from giving an infection to your partner. These steps can make sex safer but not 100% safe.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/serotonin-blood-test" target="_blank">Serotonin blood test</a><br> <span class="description">The serotonin test measures the level of serotonin in the blood.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/serum-herpes-simplex-antibodies" target="_blank">Serum herpes simplex antibodies</a><br> <span class="description">Serum herpes simplex antibodies is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the herpes simplex virus (HSV), including HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 most often causes cold sores (oral herpes). HSV-2 most often...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/serum-progesterone" target="_blank">Serum progesterone</a><br> <span class="description">Serum progesterone is a test to measure the amount of progesterone in the blood. Progesterone is a hormone produced mainly in the ovaries. Progesterone plays a key role in pregnancy. It is produced after...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/rape-prevention" target="_blank">Sexual assault - prevention</a><br> <span class="description">Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity or contact that occurs without your consent. This includes rape (forced penetration) and unwanted sexual touching. Sexual assault is always the fault of the...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/rape-sexual-assault-overview" target="_blank">Sexual violence</a><br> <span class="description">Sexual violence is any sexual activity or contact that occurs without your consent. It may involve physical force or the threat of force. It may occur due to coercion or threats. If you have been the victim...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/sheehan-syndrome" target="_blank">Sheehan syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Sheehan syndrome is a condition that can occur in a woman who bleeds severely during childbirth. Sheehan syndrome is a type of hypopituitarism. hypopituitarism</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/skin-and-hair-changes-during-pregnancy" target="_blank">Skin and hair changes during pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">Dermatosis of pregnancy; Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy; Melasma - pregnancy; Prenatal skin changes</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/small-for-gestational-age-sga" target="_blank">Small for gestational age (SGA)</a><br> <span class="description">Small for gestational age means that a fetus or an infant is smaller or less developed than normal for the baby's sex and gestational age. Gestational age is the age of a fetus or baby that starts on the...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/steps-to-take-before-you-get-pregnant" target="_blank">Steps to take before you get pregnant</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/sterilization-surgery-making-a-decision" target="_blank">Sterilization surgery - making a decision</a><br> <span class="description">A sterilization surgery is a procedure done to permanently prevent future pregnancies. The following information is about deciding to have a sterilization surgery.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/strategies-for-getting-through-labor" target="_blank">Strategies for getting through labor</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - getting through labor</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/stress-urinary-incontinence" target="_blank">Stress urinary incontinence</a><br> <span class="description">Stress urinary incontinence occurs when your bladder leaks urine during physical activity or exertion. It may happen when you cough, sneeze, lift something heavy, change positions, or exercise.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/subareolar-abscess" target="_blank">Subareolar abscess</a><br> <span class="description">Subareolar abscess is an abscess, or growth, on the areolar gland. The areolar gland is located in the breast under or below the areola (colored area around the nipple). abscess</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/syphilis-primary" target="_blank">Syphilis</a><br> <span class="description">Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is most often spread through sexual contact.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--T" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">T</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/teenage-pregnancy" target="_blank">Teenage pregnancy </a><br> <span class="description">Prenatal care - teenage pregnancy</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/testosterone" target="_blank">Testosterone</a><br> <span class="description">A testosterone test measures the amount of the male hormone, testosterone, in the blood. Both men and women produce this hormone. The test described in this article measures the total amount of testosterone...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/timing-of-breastfeeding" target="_blank">Timing of breastfeeding</a><br> <span class="description"> Breastfeeding pattern; Nursing frequency</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/tips-for-labor-coaches" target="_blank">Tips for labor coaches</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - labor coach; Delivery - labor coach</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome" target="_blank">Toxic shock syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Toxic shock syndrome is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease that involves fever, shock, and problems with several body organs. shock</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/toxoplasmosis" target="_blank">Toxoplasmosis</a><br> <span class="description">Toxoplasmosis is an infection due to the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasma gondii</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/transvaginal-ultrasound" target="_blank">Transvaginal ultrasound</a><br> <span class="description">Transvaginal ultrasound is a test used to look at a woman's uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix, and pelvic area. cervix Transvaginal means across or through the vagina. The ultrasound probe will be placed inside...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/trichomoniasis" target="_blank">Trichomoniasis</a><br> <span class="description">Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomonas vaginalis.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/tubal-ligation" target="_blank">Tubal ligation</a><br> <span class="description">Tubal ligation is surgery to close a woman's fallopian tubes. (It is sometimes called "tying the tubes.") The fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus. A woman who has this surgery can no longer...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Discharge Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/discharge-instructions/tubal-ligation-discharge" target="_blank">Tubal ligation - discharge </a><br> <span class="description">Sterilization surgery - female - discharge; Tubal sterilization - discharge; Tube tying - discharge; Tying the tubes - discharge; Contraception - tubal</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/tubal-ligation-reversal" target="_blank">Tubal ligation reversal</a><br> <span class="description">Tubal ligation reversal is surgery done to allow a woman who has had her tubes tied (tubal ligation) to become pregnant again. The fallopian tubes are reconnected in this reversal surgery. A tubal ligation...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/twin-to-twin-transfusion-syndrome" target="_blank">Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome</a><br> <span class="description">Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome is a rare condition that occurs only in identical twins while they are in the womb.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/types-of-hormone-therapy" target="_blank">Types of hormone therapy</a><br> <span class="description">HRT- types; Estrogen replacement therapy - types; ERT- types of hormone therapy; Hormone replacement therapy - types; Menopause - types of hormone therapy; HT - types; Menopausal hormone types</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--U" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">U</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/ultrasound-pregnancy" target="_blank">Ultrasound pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">A pregnancy ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create a picture of how a baby is developing in the womb (uterus). It is also used to check the female pelvic organs during pregnancy.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/urge-incontinence" target="_blank">Urge incontinence</a><br> <span class="description">Urge incontinence occurs when you have a strong, sudden need to urinate that is difficult to delay. The bladder then squeezes, or spasms, and you may lose urine.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/urinary-incontinence" target="_blank">Urinary incontinence - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description"> An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of urinary incontinence.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/urinary-incontinence-retropubic-suspension" target="_blank">Urinary incontinence - retropubic suspension</a><br> <span class="description">Retropubic suspension is surgery to help control stress incontinence. This is urine leakage that happens when you laugh, cough, sneeze, lift things, or exercise. The surgery helps close your urethra and...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/urinary-incontinence-tension-free-vaginal-tape" target="_blank">Urinary incontinence - tension-free vaginal tape</a><br> <span class="description">Placement of tension-free vaginal tape is surgery to help control stress urinary incontinence. This is urine leakage that happens when you laugh, cough, sneeze, lift things, or exercise. The surgery helps...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/urinary-incontinence-vaginal-sling-procedures" target="_blank">Urinary incontinence - urethral sling procedures</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal sling procedures are types of surgeries that help control stress urinary incontinence. This is urine leakage that happens when you laugh, cough, sneeze, lift things, or exercise. The procedure creates...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/urinary-incontinence-products" target="_blank">Urinary incontinence products</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Discharge Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/discharge-instructions/urinary-incontinence-surgery-female-discharge" target="_blank">Urinary incontinence surgery - female - discharge </a><br> <span class="description">Open retropubic colposuspension - discharge; Laparoscopic retropubic colposuspension - discharge; Needle suspension - discharge; Burch colposuspension - discharge; VOS - discharge; Urethral sling - discharge...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/urinary-tract-infection" target="_blank">Urinary tract infection - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description">An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of urinary tract infections.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/urinary-tract-infection-in-girls-aftercare" target="_blank">Urinary tract infection in girls - aftercare</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/urinary-tract-infection-in-women-self-care" target="_blank">Urinary tract infection in women - self-care</a><br> <span class="description">UTI - self-care; Cystitis - self-care; Bladder infection - self-care</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Surgery</span><br> <a href="/health-library/surgery/uterine-artery-embolization" target="_blank">Uterine artery embolization</a><br> <span class="description">Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a procedure to treat fibroids without surgery. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous (benign) tumors that develop in the uterus (womb). fibroids During the procedure, the...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Discharge Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/discharge-instructions/uterine-artery-embolization-discharge" target="_blank">Uterine artery embolization - discharge </a><br> <span class="description">Uterine fibroid embolization - discharge; UFE - discharge; UAE - discharge</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/uterine-fibroids" target="_blank">Uterine fibroids</a><br> <span class="description">Uterine fibroids are tumors that grow in a woman's womb (uterus). These growths are typically not cancerous (benign), and do not become cancerous.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">In-depth Report</span><br> <a href="/health-library/report/uterine-fibroids-and-hysterectomy" target="_blank">Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy - InDepth</a><br> <span class="description">An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of uterine fibroids.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/uterine-prolapse" target="_blank">Uterine prolapse</a><br> <span class="description">Uterine prolapse occurs when the womb (uterus) drops down and presses into the vaginal area.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/uterine-sarcoma" target="_blank">Uterine sarcoma</a><br> <span class="description">Uterine sarcoma is a rare cancer of the uterus (womb). It is not the same as endometrial cancer, a much more common cancer that starts in the lining of the uterus. Uterine sarcoma most often starts in the...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--V" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">V</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/vdrl-test" target="_blank">VDRL test</a><br> <span class="description">The VDRL test is a screening test for syphilis. It measures substances (proteins), called antibodies, which your body may produce if you have been infected with the bacteria that cause syphilis. syphilis...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/vacuum-assisted-delivery" target="_blank">Vacuum-assisted delivery</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - vacuum system; Labor - vacuum assisted</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/vagina" target="_blank">Vagina</a><br> <span class="description">The vagina is the female body part that connects the womb (uterus) and cervix to the outside of the body. cervix</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/vaginal-birth-after-c-section" target="_blank">Vaginal birth after C-section </a><br> <span class="description">VBAC; Pregnancy - VBAC; Labor - VBAC; Delivery - VBAC; Trial of labor after C-section (TOLAC)</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Symptoms</span><br> <a href="/health-library/symptoms/vaginal-bleeding-between-periods" target="_blank">Vaginal bleeding between periods</a><br> <span class="description">This article discusses vaginal bleeding that occurs between a woman's monthly menstrual periods. Such bleeding may be called "intermenstrual bleeding." Related topics include: Dysfunctional uterine bleedingHeavy...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/vaginal-bleeding-in-early-pregnancy" target="_blank">Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">Miscarriage - vaginal bleeding; Threatened abortion - vaginal bleeding</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/vaginal-bleeding-in-late-pregnancy" target="_blank">Vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Symptoms</span><br> <a href="/health-library/symptoms/vaginal-bleeding-in-pregnancy" target="_blank">Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy is any discharge of blood from the vagina during pregnancy.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginal-cancer" target="_blank">Vaginal cancer</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal cancer is cancer of the vagina, a female reproductive organ.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginal-cysts" target="_blank">Vaginal cysts</a><br> <span class="description">A cyst is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material. A vaginal cyst occurs on or under the lining of the vagina.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Discharge Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/discharge-instructions/vaginal-delivery-discharge" target="_blank">Vaginal delivery - discharge</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - discharge after vaginal delivery</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginal-dryness" target="_blank">Vaginal dryness</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal dryness is present when the tissues of the vagina are not well-lubricated and healthy.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/vaginal-dryness-alternative-treatments" target="_blank">Vaginal dryness alternative treatments</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Symptoms</span><br> <a href="/health-library/symptoms/vaginal-itching-and-discharge-adult-and-adolescent" target="_blank">Vaginal itching and discharge - adult and adolescent</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal discharge refers to secretions from the vagina. The discharge may be: vagina Thick, pasty, or thinClear, cloudy, bloody, white, yellow, or greenOdorless or have a bad odor Thick, pasty, or thin...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Symptoms</span><br> <a href="/health-library/symptoms/vaginal-itching-and-discharge-child" target="_blank">Vaginal itching and discharge - child</a><br> <span class="description">Itching, redness, and swelling of the skin of the vagina and the surrounding area (vulva) is a common problem in girls before the age of puberty. Vaginal discharge may also be present. The color, smell...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginal-or-uterine-bleeding-overview" target="_blank">Vaginal or uterine bleeding</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal bleeding normally occurs during a woman's menstrual cycle, when she gets her period. Every woman's period is different. Most women have cycles between 24 and 34 days apart. It usually lasts 4 to...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/vaginal-sponge-and-spermicides" target="_blank">Vaginal sponge and spermicides</a><br> <span class="description">Spermicides and vaginal sponges are two over-the-counter birth control methods used during sex to prevent pregnancy. Over-the-counter means that they can be purchased without a prescription. birth control...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginal-yeast-infection" target="_blank">Vaginal yeast infection</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginal yeast infection is an infection of the vagina. It is most often due to the fungus Candida albicans. Candida albicans</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vaginismus" target="_blank">Vaginismus</a><br> <span class="description">Vaginismus is a spasm of the muscles surrounding the vagina that occurs against your will. The spasm makes the vagina very narrow and can prevent sexual activity and medical exams. vagina</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/vaginitis-self-care" target="_blank">Vaginitis - self-care</a><br> <span class="description">Vulvovaginitis - self-care; Yeast infections - vaginitis</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Tests</span><br> <a href="/health-library/tests/vaginitis-test-wet-mount" target="_blank">Vaginitis test - wet mount</a><br> <span class="description">The vaginitis wet mount test is a test to detect an infection of the vagina.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/virilization" target="_blank">Virilization</a><br> <span class="description">Virilization is a condition in which a female develops characteristics associated with male hormones (androgens), or when a newborn has characteristics of male hormone exposure at birth.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/vulva" target="_blank">Vulva</a><br> <span class="description">The vulva is made up of the female genital parts that are outside the body. It includes the "lips" or folds of skin (labia), clitoris, and the openings to the urethra and vagina. vagina</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vulva-cancer" target="_blank">Vulvar cancer</a><br> <span class="description">Vulvar cancer is cancer that starts in the vulva. Vulvar cancer most often affects the labia, the folds of skin outside the vagina. In some cases, vulvar cancer starts on the clitoris or in glands on the...</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vulvodynia" target="_blank">Vulvodynia</a><br> <span class="description">Vulvodynia is a pain disorder of the vulva. This is the outside area of a woman's genitals. Vulvodynia causes severe pain, burning, and stinging of the vulva. vulva</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/vulvovaginitis-overview" target="_blank">Vulvovaginitis</a><br> <span class="description">Vulvovaginitis or vaginitis is swelling or infection of the vulva and vagina. Vaginitis is a common problem that can affect women and girls of all ages.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--W" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">W</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/what-causes-bone-loss" target="_blank">What causes bone loss? </a><br> <span class="description">Osteoporosis - causes; Low bone density - causes</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/what-to-bring-to-your-labor-and-delivery" target="_blank">What to bring to your labor and delivery</a><br> <span class="description">Prenatal care - what to bring</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/what-to-include-in-your-birth-plan" target="_blank">What to include in your birth plan</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy - birth plan</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/when-you-need-to-gain-more-weight-during-pregnancy" target="_blank">When you need to gain more weight during pregnancy</a><br> <span class="description"></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/when-you-pass-your-due-date" target="_blank">When you pass your due date</a><br> <span class="description">Pregnancy complications - post-term; Pregnancy complications - overdue</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/when-your-baby-is-stillborn" target="_blank">When your baby is stillborn</a><br> <span class="description">Stillbirth; Fetal demise; Pregnancy - stillborn</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Self-Care Instructions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/selfcare-instructions/women-and-sexual-problems" target="_blank">Women and sexual problems</a><br> <span class="description">Frigidity - self-care; Sexual dysfunction - female - self-care</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/womens-health" target="_blank">Women's health</a><br> <span class="description">Women's health refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of diseases and conditions that affect a woman's physical and emotional well-being.</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--Y" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">Y</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Special Topics</span><br> <a href="/health-library/special-topic/your-baby-in-the-birth-canal" target="_blank">Your baby in the birth canal</a><br> <span class="description">During labor and delivery, your baby must pass through your pelvic bones to reach the vaginal opening. The goal is to find the easiest way out. Certain body positions give the baby a smaller shape, which...</span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="adam__letter-set--Z" class="adam__container--alphabet-set"> <span class="letter-title">Z</span> <div class="letter-content-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"> <p> <span class="type">Diseases & Conditions</span><br> <a href="/health-library/diseases-conditions/zika-virus-disease" target="_blank">Zika virus disease</a><br> <span class="description">Zika is a virus passed to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes. 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