About this topic A gynecologic exam is sometimes called a pelvic exam. Talk with your doctor to decide when and how often you need to have pelvic exams. You may have a pelvic exam:
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Read MoreWhat is osteoarthritis? Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints. There are dozens of types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common type. It often comes with age, and it often affects the hands, knees, and hips.
Read MoreWhat are the benefits of quitting smoking? Quitting smoking can dramatically improve your health and help you live longer. It lowers your risk of heart disease, lung disease, kidney failure, infection, and cancer.
Read MoreWhat are fibroids? Fibroids are tough balls of muscle that form in the uterus (figure 1). The uterus, also called the womb, is the part of the body that holds a baby when a person is pregnant.
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