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Angioplasty and stenting is a type of procedure to improve the blood flow in an artery or vein.

Menstruation can be a confusing and even embarrassing topic for girls and their parents to discuss. But it doesn't have to be. This sheet gives basic facts about periods. It also helps answer common questions a girl might have.

You have been diagnosed with a hydatidiform mole (also called a molar pregnancy). You and your doctor have decided on dilatation and curettage (D&C) to remove the mole. Here are guidelines to follow at home after the procedure.

Your breasts change at different stages of your life. Breast self-awareness is knowing how your breasts normally look and feel. This can help you to find even small changes right away.

Endometriosis can cause symptoms such as pain. The condition can also cause trouble getting pregnant. But endometriosis can be treated. Hormones and surgery are the most common options. Talk with your healthcare provider.

Speech therapy is a type of rehabilitation therapy that focuses on helping people with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

Appendicitis is a painful swelling and infection of the appendix. It is a medical emergency. The appendix can burst or rupture. This is serious and can lead to more infection. If not treated, it can be fatal.

Your breasts change throughout your life. Breast self-awareness is knowing how your breasts normally look and feel. That way, you are more likely to spot any changes right away.

Puberty is the stage of adolescence when your child begins to develop physically into an adult. During puberty, a girl's breasts begin to grow. As the breasts develop, problems like lumps or infections sometimes happen. These problems can be alarming. But they are common and rarely serious.