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How the female reproductive system works

The female reproductive system includes organs that produce hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Ovaries release one mature egg each month during ovulation. Fallopian tubes transport the egg from ...
Inflammation is a key modulator of physiologic processes and plays a pivotal role in responses to injury and infection and can be acute or chronic, local and/or systemic, and beneficial or detrimental ...
Female fertility is a complex and fascinating process influenced by various biological factors. One of the most critical aspects of fertility is the ovarian reserve – essentially, the number and ...
Jan. 22--Today marks 46 years since Roe v. Wade was decided, extending access to abortion to the entire country. The push has received support from Democratic party notables, including former ...
Reproductive aging is an important determinant of fertility span and overall health and wellbeing in older age. In this special issue, Nature Aging presents a series of reviews and opinion pieces on ...
From uncovering hidden genetic risks to developing predictive tools, this landmark study reveals how your DNA could shape the future of reproductive health—and what that means for millions of women ...
In recent months, the efficacy of contraception for people taking weight loss medications has been questioned, as several women claim to have gotten pregnant despite using oral contraceptives. Despite ...