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Breast augmentation (breast implants)

Women have breast augmentations (breast enlargement or breast implant procedure) for many reasons. Learn about the procedure and the questions to ask.

Living with breast cancer

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, discover ways to comfortably manage your daily life by reading the tips on this page.

Recovering from breast cancer surgery

Trusted information if you have been gone under breast cancer surgery and discover recovery tips by reading this page.

Contraceptive implant

A contraceptive implant is inserted under your skin and offers an effective, convenient, long-term contraception option, safe for use by most women.

An MRI scanner uses strong magnetic fields, radio waves and a computer to take pictures of the soft tissue inside of your body. Learn more about the benefits, process, side effects and complications of MRI scan.

Female reproductive system

The female reproductive system contains the organs responsible for reproduction. Learn about its functions and what can go wrong.

Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD)

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a highly effective and reliable method of contraception. The two types available are the copper IUD and the hormonal IUD.

The pill (combined oral contraceptive pill)

The combined oral contraceptive pill, usually called simply 'the pill', is an effective hormonal contraceptive method which can also offer other benefits.

Getting pregnant

Trusted information on getting pregnant including the best time to get pregnant, the male and female sexual organs, menstruation, hormones and chromosomes.