When your baby is delivered by C-section, it means the surgeon makes a cut in your belly to reach the infant and remove them from the womb. In many cases, a C-section is unexpected. It is done to make sure that you and your baby have the safest birth.

A hernia is when an organ or tissue pushes through a weak area in the belly (abdominal) wall. Read on to learn about types of hernias and how they are diagnosed and treated.

In most cases, a cesarean section birth is not expected. It may be needed because of concerns about the baby, the mother, or the baby's passage through the birth canal.

Pelvic laparoscopy is often used to diagnose and treat the causes of pelvic problems, such as pain and infertility.

A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus. It can relieve such symptoms as severe pain and bleeding. If you have cancer, it may save your life.

If you often have a painful burning feeling in your chest after you eat, you may have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

Gallstones form when certain substances in the bile crystallize and become solid. Read on for details about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Vasectomy is a simple and safe surgical procedure that makes a man unable to get a woman pregnant. It is a permanent form of birth control.

Your uterine bleeding may be heavy. Or you may have bleeding between periods. Read on to learn more about the causes and treatments.

Crohn's disease causes swelling, inflammation, and irritation in the digestive tract. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Read on to learn more.