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Molecular breast imaging

TestProcedure | Updated on June 4, 2022.

Learn about this breast cancer screening test that's sometimes used in addition to mammograms, especially for those with dense breast tissue.

Slide show: Fetal ultrasound

SlideShow | Updated on November 10, 2020.

Check out real ultrasound images, including an explanation of what you're seeing.

Breast calcifications

Symptom | Updated on April 28, 2021.

Most breast calcifications are benign. Find out more about what can cause them, what they look like, and when to see a doctor.

Breast MRI

TestProcedure | Updated on September 28, 2021.

Learn more about breast MRI, including how this imaging test helps to diagnose cancer and when you might need one.

Fibroadenoma

Disease | Updated on June 23, 2022.

Learn about this common breast lump. It is not cancer. Unless you have symptoms that bother you, treatment might not be needed.

Amenorrhea

Disease | Updated on February 18, 2021.

Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.

Menstrual cramps

Disease | Updated on April 30, 2022.

Menstrual cramps — pain in the lower abdomen just before or during menstrual periods — can range from mild to severe. Learn about treatment options.

Mammogram

TestProcedure | Updated on April 12, 2022.

Learn what to expect during a breast X-ray exam. Find out about the benefits of mammograms for breast cancer screening, as well as potential risks.

Turner syndrome

Disease | Updated on February 11, 2022.

Turner syndrome affects only females as the result of a missing or partially missing X chromosome, causing a variety of medical and developmental problems.

Endometriosis

Disease | Updated on July 24, 2018.

Learn about endometriosis, including possible treatments for this condition that causes pain and sometimes infertility in many women.

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