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Doctor or midwife: Which one is right for you?
Wondering whether you should choose a midwife or doctor for your pregnancy and delivery? The prenatal care expert you select will depend on several factors. Read on to learn about your choices and how to select the expert that’s right for you.
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Birth control pills: How they work and what to do if you forget to take them
The birth control pill has long been the birth control of choice for many women. While the birth control pill is 99% effective when used consistently, its effectiveness significantly drops if you veer from your daily dose.
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You asked, we answered: I haven't had sex in a long time – are there tools or techniques to help get my vagina back into shape?
I sleep separately from my husband and have not had intercourse in more than three years.
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You asked, we answered: Is it normal for sex drive to change with age?
I am 55 and want to know why I sometimes crave sex and other times could care less. Is this normal for people my age?
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Understanding preeclampsia: Risk factors, symptoms and treatment
Preeclampsia is thought to be caused by the placenta, but the exact mechanism is unknown.
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Gestational diabetes: How it affects your baby, what to eat and 7 other common questions
When a woman develops diabetes during her pregnancy, it’s called gestational diabetes. 
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Called back after a mammogram? Here's what to expect
Finding out you need more tests after a mammogram can be unnerving. Approximately 10% to 12% are asked to come back for various reasons.
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Understanding menopause: 4 common symptoms and how to treat them
Many people associate menopause with the onset of symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. However, these symptoms are actually strongest in the years before menopause officially begins.
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You asked, we answered: Should I do at-home self breast exams?
While self-breast exams are no longer necessary, mammograms are essential to women's health.
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Hair loss in women: What causes it and how to stop it
Hair loss is quite common in females, affecting more than 50% of women at some point in their lives and approximately 80% of women by age 80. Learn more.
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