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

    Jan 28, 2025 · Birth control types include: Barrier methods. These include male and female condoms, the diaphragm, a cervical cap, and the contraceptive sponge. Short-acting hormonal methods. These …

  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. Anxiety disorders - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 29, 2025 · Diagnosis You may start by seeing your primary care provider to find out if your anxiety could be related to your physical health. He or she can check for signs of an underlying medical …

  5. 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.

  6. Cavities and tooth decay - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 30, 2023 · Causes Tooth decay causes cavities. This is a process that occurs over time. Here's how tooth decay happens: Plaque forms. Dental plaque is a clear sticky film that coats your teeth. It's due …

  7. 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 …

  8. Naproxen (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 1, 2026 · For naproxen (eg, Naprosyn®) tablet and oral suspension dosage forms: For rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis: Adults—At first, 250 milligrams (mg) (10 milliliters …

  9. 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 …

  10. 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, …