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You hear it called “pulse ox.” You see hospitalized patients wearing it — a plastic clip with a light attached to their finger. What is pulse ox? A pulse oximeter helps assess y...

Designed to detect cancers and other changes in breast tissue, a mammogram can be used for either screening or diagnostic purposes: Screening mammogram. A screening mammogram is used to detect b...

3D mammography Women who undergo routine mammograms at Mayo Clinic Health System have the latest diagnostic technology available to them — digital mammography. Digital mammography, also known ...

For some people, supplemental imaging may be used with mammograms as a screening tool for detecting breast cancer. That group of people includes women with a high risk of breast cancer, who have a ver...

Mammograms expose you to low-dose radiation. The dose is very low, though, and for most people the benefits of regular mammograms outweigh the risks posed by this amount of radiation. Having...

During the mammogram You’ll be given a gown and asked to remove neck jewelry and clothing from the waist up. A cleansing towel will be provided to remove deodorant from your underarms prior to...

To prepare for your mammogram: Schedule the test for a time when your breasts are least likely to be tender. If you menstruate, that's usually during the week after your menstrual period. C...

If you're considering using birth control, you have many options — from natural family planning and over-the-counter birth control products to prescription contraceptives or sterilization. ...

At Mayo Clinic Health System, an entire team of expert and specialized staff work together to serve you. Brief videos are available to help you select a health care provider whose approach to care ali...

Heavy or irregular vaginal bleeding is not just something you have to live with. For some, vaginal bleeding is minor and tolerable; for others, it is annoying and even debilitating. Heavy or Irregular...