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  1. Stretch marks

    Over time, stretch marks lose their bright colouring and become silvery, shimmering lines.

  2. Is my body normal? (Girls)

    Puberty is a time when your body goes through lots of changes. For girls, puberty usually starts between the ages of 8 and 13, and lasts a few years.

  3. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

    A 'tummy tuck', or abdominoplasty, is cosmetic surgery to remove fat and excess loose skin from the abdomen.

  4. Pituitary tumour

    Generally, pituitary tumours are benign and slow growing, and pituitary cancers are extremely rare.

  5. Anabolic steroids

    Prolonged misuse of steroids can cause liver damage and severe mood swings.

  6. Marfan syndrome

    Some people may not realise they have Marfan syndrome, because their features are either mild or not obvious.

  7. Body contouring surgery

    Body contouring is surgery to remove sagging skin and extra fat, and improve the shape and tone of underlying tissue.

  8. Medical terms and definitions during pregnancy and birth

    Like all areas of medicine, pregnancy and childbirth has a number of specialised terms, many of which you will hear during your own pregnancy and labour, and the birth of your baby.

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