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Cataract surgery involves removing the cataract and replacing the lens. Here are the two most common ways that cataracts are removed.

An endoleak is a complication that can occur after having an endovascular aneurysm repair.

It's a myth that being 35 or older means your pregnancy will be high risk. Making the right choices now and working with your healthcare provider can help your pregnancy be trouble-free.

You've had a cesarean section birth. Now you may wonder if you can try vaginal birth with your next baby. It's likely you can. The attempt to have a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery is called a trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC). It's often a success. To find out more about TOLAC, read this health sheet.

A chondroblastoma is a rare type of noncancerous bone tumor that begins in cartilage. This is the specialized, gristly connective tissue from which most bones develop. It plays an important role in the growth process. There are many different types of cartilage in the body. Chondroblastoma most often affects the ends of the long bones, near the growth plate, in the arms at the shoulder, and in the legs at the hip and knee. It is also called Codman’s tumor.

Vasectomy is surgery a man may choose if he doesn't want to father any more children. It is permanent male birth control.

Corneal ring implantation is a surgery to put in a small ring of plastic into the cornea. It is done to fix an eyesight problem and let you see more clearly.

Birth defects may be caused by inherited (genetic) problems or by environmental things, such as exposure to certain toxic substances during pregnancy. Some birth defects can be linked to a direct cause. Other reasons are not as clear.

Over time, diabetes can damage the nerves that control the bladder. In both men and women, this can lead to an overactive bladder.