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Patient Stories Ibrahim, Mona's son (left) consults with Mohammed (right) from International Services

From Saudi Arabia to Omaha: How Nebraska Medicine cares for international patients
In her homeland of Saudi Arabia, Mona Al Marzouq was running out of options. She had spent nearly two years inside hospital walls.
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You asked, we answered: Why can’t I control when I pee when I have a tampon in?

In some women, placing a tampon in the vagina can actually “unmask” urinary incontinence.
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You asked, we answered: What should I do about vaginal dryness?
Sex with my husband is painful because I’m “all dried up down there.” My doctor told me it happens to older women. What can I do to address my vaginal dryness?
Questions and Answers Man laying on couch holding stomach

You asked, we answered: Should I take fiber supplements for constipation relief?
Question: I am 75 years old and have other health issues, but I want to know: Can I use a powdered supplement to stay regular Answer from internist Brandon Miller, MD.
Conditions and Services Man in doctor's office speaking to doctor

Colonoscopy vs. prostate exam: What's the difference?
See what you need to know about colonoscopies and prostate exams in this infographic.
Patient Stories Melissa Hoeman Carlberg and Karen Carlson, MD

Navigating pregnancy during a pandemic
Read the personal story of a family expecting a newborn during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conditions and Services Pile of blue pills

Is it safe to use Viagra without a prescription?
Using drugs without a prescription is risky. Taking sildenafil citrate without a doctor’s supervision can cause priaprism, stroke and even heart attacks.
Patient Stories Cherney and her son, Hugo, make a visit to Nebraska Medical Center on his first birthday.

Midwife experience fulfilled all her expectations
When Katelyn Cherney learned she was pregnant with her first child, she put a lot of thought into choosing who would help her during her journey.
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Pregnant? How much weight gain is too much?
Beginning your pregnancy journey at a healthy weight helps avoid complications for you and your baby. Learn how weight affects pregnancy and what to expect as your belly expands.
Patient Stories Kerry Rodabaugh, MD, with cervical cancer patient Jackie Frum.

Early detection of cervical cancer could save your life
The Pap screening test is the best tool we have to prevent cervical cancer. Learn how Pap screening helped this patient beat cervical cancer.
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