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Advertising and sponsorship policy
Mayo Clinic — Our policy concerning advertising and sponsorship on this site. To further our mission of making reliable health information available to the public, we accept advertising and sponsorship under strict guidelines. We will refuse any advertisement ...More…
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Women's health
Mayo Clinic — Women's health - from leading health risks to birth control, breast health and sexual health. Do you know the top women's health risks? If you worry excessively about breast or ovarian cancer, your anxiety may be misplaced. Statistically, heart .. ...More…
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Pelvic exam
Mayo Clinic — A pelvic exam should be part of your regular check up. Here's what's involved. A pelvic exam is a simple procedure - although for many an embarrassing or uncomfortable one - that allows your doctor to examine your vulva, vagina, uterus, rectum ...More…
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Genetic discrimination: Something to be frightened of?
Mayo Clinic — U.S. government moves to take some actions prohibiting genetic discrimination. There are many things that might frighten you about genetics - the complexity of it, your psychological reaction to a genetic diagnosis, how to explain a result to ...More…
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Family medical history important tool
Mayo Clinic — Knowing your family medical history can help you prevent disease. In 2003, the U.S. surgeon general announced that Thanksgiving Day would also be recognized as the first annual "National Family History Day." As we move closer to the 5th ...More…
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How to discuss your family medical history
Mayo Clinic — Use these helpful tips to explore your family medical history. Asking your family members questions about their personal medical history may feel like an intrusion of privacy. However, if you do it in the right manner, it can open up a line of ...More…
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Condoms critical for protection from STDs
Mayo Clinic — In taking a sexual history with my dating population, I ask whether they use condoms. Many times the answer is "No or sometimes." We talk about the importance of condoms, but how successful are we in stressing this information? In the 9th grade, ...More…
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Adolescent girls most at risk for getting an STD
Mayo Clinic — Sex is risky business for girls and young women without protection. The sexually active adolescent girl is most at risk for getting an STD. Adolescents are at a much higher risk of developing STDs. In my blog on the HPV vaccine, I noted that 74 ...More…
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Herpes prompts many questions
Mayo Clinic — Understanding the basics can help you prevent problems with herpes. You have had many questions regarding herpes (HSV). This is a big topic, and so we'll look at different aspects of it over the next few weeks. Genital herpes is common, affecting ...More…