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  1. Birth control options: Things to consider - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 28, 2025 · Do these methods work with my religious beliefs or cultural practices? Some religions and cultures don't accept some forms of birth control. Weigh the pros and cons of a birth control …

  2. Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions

    Mar 25, 2025 · Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.

  3. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 11, 2022 · Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling.

  4. Delaying your period with hormonal birth control - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 28, 2025 · Delaying periods is possible with an extended or ongoing method of birth control. Find out how to have more control over the menstrual cycle.

  5. Muscular dystrophy - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    May 17, 2025 · Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that causes muscles to become weaker and lose mass over time. The condition is caused by changes in the genes that make proteins needed to …

  6. Spina bifida - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 19, 2023 · Overview Spina bifida is a condition that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly. It's a type of neural tube defect. The neural tube is the structure in a developing …

  7. Acne - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 20, 2024 · Overview Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common …

  8. Self-injury/cutting - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 21, 2024 · Talk of helplessness, hopelessness or worthlessness. Forms of self-injury Self-injury mostly happens in private. Usually, it's done in a controlled manner or the same way each time, …

  9. Anemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    May 11, 2023 · There are many forms of anemia. Each has its own cause. Anemia can be short term or long term. It can range from mild to severe. Anemia can be a warning sign of serious illness. …

  10. Glucosamine - Mayo Clinic

    Glucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage — the tough tissue that cushions joints. In supplement form, glucosamine is harvested from shells of shellfish or made in a lab. There are …