A
A1C test *
Abdominal hysterectomy *
Abdominal pain--see Biliary colic; Stomach and intestinal problems and procedures
Abstinence
periodic sexual, for family planning *
sexual
Abuse--see Alcohol; Drug abuse; Physical abuse
Acid indigestion
diagnosis and treatment *
during pregnancy *
Acne
Acne, brief version *
Acne, newborn *
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
diagnosis and treatment *
during pregnancy
risk factors and prevention of transmission *
tests for HIV infection *
Addiction--see Alcohol; Drug abuse
Adenoids, illustration *
Adenovirus *
Adhesions, intestinal
Adnexal masses, laparoscopy
Adult immunization schedule
Adult immunization schedule, brief version *
Aerobic exercise
Aerobic exercise, brief version *
AFP screening
AIDS (see also Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) *
Alcohol
dependence (alcoholism) *
effects on health
fetal alcohol syndrome *
in diet
in diet, brief version *
risk factors for abuse
use during pregnancy
use during pregnancy, brief version *
withdrawal
Allergic reaction, severe *
Allergy
anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) *
asthma
asthma, brief version *
contact dermatitis
contact dermatitis, brief version *
eczema
eczema, brief version *
food *
hives
seasonal
Alopecia
Alpha-fetoprotein screening (AFP)
Alternative or complementary ways to control pain
Amenorrhea (missed periods)
Amenorrhea (missed periods), brief version *
Amenorrhea, athletic
Amniocentesis
illustration *
text
text, brief version *
Amniotic sac, ruptured
Amniotomy
Anaphylactic shock *
Anaphylaxis *
Anemia
diagnosis and treatment
during pregnancy
iron deficiency *
Anesthesia
during labor and delivery *
types and risks *
Angina *
Anorexia nervosa
Anticancer drugs
Antimitotic drugs
Anxiety
diagnosis and treatment
Arrhythmia--see Cardiac arrhythmia
Art therapy
Arteries, illustration of circulatory system *
Arthritis
illustration of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis *
Lyme disease *
overview *
systemic lupus erythematosus *
Artificial insemination
treatment for female infertility
treatment for female infertility, brief version *
treatment for male infertility
treatment for male infertility, brief version *
Aspiration biopsy of breast
Assisted reproductive technology (ART)
Asthma
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
illustration of narrowing of bronchioles *
Asymptomatic bacteriuria
Athletic amenorrhea
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis, brief version *
Atrophic vaginitis
diagnosis and treatment
hormone therapy
Atrophy, vaginal
Augmentation mammoplasty (plastic surgery to enlarge breast)
Autogenic training
Autonomic neuropathy in diabetes mellitus *
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Baby equipment
car safety seats *
clothes
diapers
equipment and supplies
laundry
pacifier
Babysitter guidelines
Back problems and procedures
pain, low back
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
during pregnancy
exercises, description of *
exercises, illustration of *
illustration of strained lower back muscles *
Bacteremia (blood poisoning) by salmonella
Bacteria in urine, no symptoms (asymptomatic bacteriuria)
Bacterial vaginosis *
Bag of water, broken
Baldness
Bartholin's gland cyst
Basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer)
Benign ovarian tumor
Beta strep infection during pregnancy
Biophysical profile
Biopsy
(see also Endoscopy; Hysteroscopy; Laparoscopy)
breast
incisional (surgical) *
needle
overview
conization of cervix
laser
operative
excision
LEEP/LLETZ
lumpectomy and axillary lymph node dissection
needle
retroperitoneal lymph node biopsy by fine-needle aspiration
Birth certificate
Birth control
(see also Contraceptive methods)
for teens *
overview *
sterilization
Birth control after childbirth *
Birth control pills *
Birthmarks *
Blackheads (acne)
Blackheads (acne), brief version *
Bladder control exercises
Bladder control exercises, brief version *
Bladder infection
Bladder infection, brief version *
Bladder neck suspension
Bladder neck suspension, Raz procedure
Bladder problems and procedures
asymptomatic bacteriuria
bladder control
Kegel exercises
Kegel exercises, brief version *
Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure
cystocele
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
repair
cystocele and rectocele repair
hematuria (blood in urine)
illustration of urinary system *
incontinence
overview *
stress, in women
infection (cystitis)
infection (cystitis), brief version *
Raz procedure for stress incontinence
removal of bladder (cystectomy)
symptomatic abacteriuria
urinalysis
urinary tract infection (UTI) *
urine culture
vaginal pessary
Bleeding after menopause
Bleeding, severe, after delivery
Blood clots
in the lung *
thrombophlebitis *
Blood glucose test
Blood in urine (hematuria)
Blood poisoning (bacteremia) by salmonella
Blood pressure, definition and guidelines for controlling
(see also Hypertension)
Blood problems
anemia
bacteremia (blood poisoning by salmonella)
Blood sugar level
(see also Diabetes mellitus)
blood glucose test
causing ketoacidosis *
hemoglobin A1c test for diabetics *
high (hyperglycemia)
low (hypoglycemia) *
Blood tests
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
glucose
HIV-1 antibody *
screening tests for birth defects during pregnancy *
BMI chart *
Body mass index (BMI), chart for calculating *
Bone mineral density testing
Bone, loss of mass (osteoporosis)
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration *
Botox treatment of wrinkles
Brain problems
(see also Headache)
cerebral palsy *
diabetic neuropathy *
seizures
seizures, brief version *
Breast cancer *
(see also Breast problems and procedures)
Breast discharge
Breast engorgement in newborn *
Breast implant
after mastectomy
to enlarge breast
Breast problems and procedures
(see also Nipple)
biopsy
(see also Excisional biopsy)
incisional *
needle
overview
cancer
diagnosis and treatment *
early detection
follow-up after surgery
metastatic
Paget's disease of the nipple
cyst drainage
enlargement (augmentation mammoplasty)
fibrocystic breast changes
lumpectomy and axillary lymph node dissection
mammogram *
radiation therapy
reconstruction (plastic surgery to rebuild breast)
reduction (plastic surgery to reduce size of breast)
removal (mastectomy)
self-examination
illustration *
text *
tenderness
Breast self-exam
illustration *
text *
Breast tenderness
Breast-feeding
essentials
essentials, brief version *
feeding positions *
feeding positions illustration *
latching on illustration *
plugged ducts
sore nipples
Breech baby
cesarean section
external cephalic version
illustration
text
illustration of breech baby *
vaginal delivery *
Bronchioles, illustration showing narrowing during asthma attack *
Brushing teeth
Bulimia nervosa
Bunion
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
Bursitis
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C-section (see also Cesarean section)
illustration *
overview *
Caffeine use during pregnancy
Caffeine use during pregnancy, brief version *
Calcium
in diet *
low levels in blood (hypocalcemia)
Callus
Campylobacteriosis
Cancer
breast
(see also Breast problems and procedures)
diagnosis and treatment *
early detection
follow-up after surgery
metastatic
Paget's disease of the nipple
radiation therapy
chemotherapy (drug therapy)
colon or rectum, screening *
hormone therapy
ovary (see also Ovarian problems and procedures) *
radiation therapy *
radiation therapy simulation
skin
uterus
cervical *
(see also Cervical problems and procedures)
endometrial (see also Uterine problems and procedures) *
radiation therapy
vagina, radiation therapy
Candidiasis *
Caput in newborn *
Car safety seats for infants and children *
Cardiac arrhythmia *
Cardiovascular fitness
Cardiovascular fitness, brief version *
Carpal tunnel syndrome
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
illustration *
Cephalohematoma in newborn *
Cerebral palsy *
Cervical cancer *
Cervical cap *
Cervical cerclage
Cervical dysplasia--see Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Cervical effacement and dilatation during labor, illustration *
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
cryosurgery
diagnosis and treatment *
LEEP/LLETZ procedure
Pap test
illustration *
text *
Cervical polyps
Cervical problems and procedures
cancer *
cerclage
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia *
colposcopy *
conization of cervix
laser
operative
cryosurgery
infection or inflammation (cervicitis) *
LEEP/LLETZ
Pap test (cervical smear)
illustration *
text *
polyps
Cervicitis *
Cesarean section
abnormal fetal heart rate pattern
bleeding placenta
breech baby
high blood pressure
illustration *
large baby
overview *
previous uterine operation
vaginal birth after *
Charley horse *
Checkup, routine, for women *
Chemotherapy
Chest pain--see Angina, Heart attack
Chickenpox
Chickenpox during pregnancy
Child care
babysitter guidelines
ensure safe day care
finding and choosing
questions to ask about
infant/toddler center-based child care
infant/toddler family child care
infant/toddler in-home child care
Child spacing
Chlamydial infection
diagnosis and treatment *
test for
Chloasma during pregnancy
Cholesterol
controlling
controlling, brief version *
Choosing a healthcare provider for your pregnancy
Chorionic villus sampling
illustration
text
Chronic fatigue syndrome *
CIN (abnormal cervical cells) *
Circulatory system, illustration *
Circumcision
care *
pros and cons *
Clap (gonorrhea) *
Clean-catch urine specimen *
Clomiphene
Clothing for newborns
Cocaine dependence *
Coitus interruptus, method of birth control *
Cold sore *
Cold, common *
Colic
Colic, brief version *
Colorectal cancer, screening for *
Colposcopy of vagina and cervix *
Coma, diabetic, caused by ketoacidosis *
Common cold *
Communication in intimate relationships
Computed tomography (CT scan) *
Condom
female *
male *
Condylomata acuminata (genital warts) *
Cone biopsy
laser
operative
Congenital rubella syndrome
Conization of cervix
operative
with laser
Constipation *
Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis, brief version *
Contraceptive methods
after childbirth *
cervical cap *
condom
female *
male *
diaphragm
illustration *
text *
emergency birth control *
for teens *
intrauterine device (IUD) *
natural family planning *
overview *
patch (Ortho Evra) *
pills (oral contraceptives) *
shot
Depo-Provera *
spermicides (jellies, foam, suppositories, cream) *
sterilization
in men (vasectomy)
illustration *
illustration of surgery *
text *
in women (see also Tubal ligation)
illustration *
text *
tubal ligation with laparoscopy
vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing)
illustration, how to insert *
text *
withdrawal *
Contraction stress test
Convulsions
Convulsions, brief version *
Cord prolapse
Core biopsy
Corns
Coronary artery disease *
Crab lice *
Cramps
menstrual *
muscle *
Crying baby
colic
colic, brief version *
possible causes
Cryosurgery, outpatient
CT scan (computed or computerized tomography) *
Culture, urine
Cut, care of wound and sutures *
CVS
illustration
text
Cyst
Bartholin's gland
ovarian
diagnosis and treatment *
polycystic ovary syndrome *
removal with laparoscopy (ovarian cystectomy)
Cyst drainage, breast
Cystectomy for removal of bladder
Cystectomy, laparoscopic, for removal of ovarian cyst
Cystitis
Cystitis, brief version *
Cystocele
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
repair
Cystocele and rectocele repair
Cytomegalovirus during pregnancy
