The female reproductive axis is one of the first organ systems to age, which has consequences for fertility and overall health. Here, we provide a comprehensive overview of the biological process of ...

Female fertility and reproductive health depend on a series of developmental steps from embryogenesis through puberty, in addition to the proper functioning of the reproductive system in adulthood.

A Vermont elementary school says it will no longer use the words “male” or “female” when teaching fifth-grade students about puberty and human reproductive systems. Families of students at Founders ...

As of October 3 rd, 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to more than 615 million cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2), along with over 6.5 million deaths globally, ...

Sexual reproduction keeps many species alive. In humans, male and female reproductive systems look very different, though. The female reproductive system has many unique parts, including the ovaries, ...

New research has mapped the cell types that specialize to form reproductive organs in both sexes, identifying key genes and signals that drive this process. The findings offer important insights into ...

The condition, affecting one in 10, has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, acknowledging risks that have ...

Despite the fact that we all start out as an egg cell in one of our mother's ovaries, these human reproductive organs are surprisingly under-studied. Scientists have been working on creating in vitro ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – If you’re a woman, understanding your reproductive health is key to maintaining your overall well-being. Whether you’re considering starting a family or simply want to learn more about ...

During mammalian reproduction, millions of sperm undertake a journey that only one will finish. This journey to fertilization has been commonly viewed as a race: a sea of sperm competing to get to the ...

Could gum disease affect fertility? A new study suggests oral inflammation may impair reproductive health. Infertility is a very common problem affecting up to one in five couples – 186 million ...