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Find information on gynecological conditions, diseases and treatments.

Question of the Day

Q: Early menarche: A risk factor for cancer?

A: Early onset of menstruation (menarche) is a risk factor for certain cancers in women.

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Selected Articles

Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer vaccine recommended for girls
Cervical cancer vaccine recommended for girls 11 to 12
Colposcopy: A follow-up to abnormal Pap test results
Endometrial cancer
Genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancers: When family history places you at high risk
HPV update: Condoms offer protection from HPV infection
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer: Abdominal chemotherapy offers new hope
Pap smear: Screening test for cervical cancer
Prophylactic oophorectomy: Removing your ovaries to reduce your risk of breast and ovarian cancer
Vulvar cancer

See Also

Women's Health Center
MayoClinic.com Health Library

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