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Reasons for a Cesarean Birth

Cesarean delivery, also called c-section, is surgery to deliver a baby.

Cesarean Section: Can a Woman Choose?

A growing number of women are asking their doctors for c-sections when there is no medical reason.

Endometriosis and Fertility

About 30 percent to 40 percent of women with endometriosis are infertile, making it one of the top three causes of female infertility.

Facts about Endometriosis

About 30 percent to 40 percent of women with endometriosis are infertile, making it one of the top three causes for female infertility.

Diagnosing Endometriosis

Currently, health care providers use a number of tests for endometriosis.

Ventricular Septal Defects: FAQ

A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a heart condition that is present at birth and often is called a congenital defect. A VSD occurs when t...
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Tetralogy of Fallot (Birth Defects)

Tetralogy of Fallot is a problem with the heart's structure that is present at birth. This defect changes the normal flow of blood through t...
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Hypospadias: Frequently Asked Questions

Hypospadias is a birth defect among boys in which the opening of the urethra is located somewhere along the underside of the penis instead o...
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Rett Syndrome & Other Associated Problems

A number of problems are common among those who have Rett syndrome. But having these other problems is not necessary to get a diagnosis of R...

Rett syndrome: Cures and Treatments

To date, there is no cure for Rett syndrome. But research shows that early diagnosis of developmental disorders, such as Rett syndrome, is i...