Breast Anatomy

It's helpful to learn about the parts (anatomy) of your breasts. Then you know what you're seeing and feeling. This helps you to understand what's normal for your breasts.

Colposcopy

Colposcopy is a procedure that gives your health care provider a magnified view of the cervix. It is done using a lighted microscope called a colposcope. In most cases, a sample of cervical cells is taken during a biopsy.

Cone Biopsy

A cone biopsy is a quick outpatient surgery used to find and treat a problem in the cervix. Read about how it's done and what to expect afterward.

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation is an outpatient surgery that can reduce or stop heavy uterine bleeding. Treatment takes less than an hour, and you can go home later that day.

Having Laparoscopic Colon Surgery

After discussing your colon problem, you and your healthcare provider may decide that laparoscopic treatment is right for you. How well you get ready for the surgery can affect its success. Make sure you understand all instructions your provider gives you.

Having Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

You've had painful attacks caused by gallstones. Because of this, you are having surgery to remove your gallbladder. This is called cholecystectomy. A method called laparoscopy will be used. This allows surgery to be done through a few small incisions.

Tips for Lactose Intolerance

If you are lactose intolerant, you have trouble digesting lactose. Read on for helpful ways to reduce your symptoms.

Treating Hepatitis C (HCV)

Hepatitis C can be a short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) illness. Here's what you can do to help keep your body strong and possibly ease symptoms.

Surgery for GERD (Fundoplication)

GERD is a problem where food and fluid flow back (reflux) into your esophagus. When other treatments don't help, your provider may advise a surgery called fundoplication. Read on to learn more.