During the months or years before menopause, your body goes through many changes. Read on to understand these changes and what you can do about the symptoms that result.

Birth control keeps you from getting pregnant during sex. There are many types of birth control. Some are more effective than others. New types are being tested all the time. Your healthcare provider can help you decide which type of birth control is best for you.

Most breast conditions are noncancerous. But if you notice any breast changes that aren't normal for you, see your doctor.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

The higher your blood cholesterol, the greater your risk for heart attack or stroke. That's why you need to know your cholesterol level. Read on to learn how to assess your health risks.

Cardiac nuclear imaging measures the flow of blood in your heart at rest and then during exercise. Learn what to expect before, during, and after the test.