A recent study conducted on threadworms concludes that a common plastic component causes breaks in the DNA strands, resulting in egg cells with the wrong number of chromosomes. Monica Colaiácovo of H...
Insights into how uterine tumors develop could offer hope to millions of women struggling with painful fibroids. Almost 8 out of 10 women develop fibroids. These are benign tumors that arise in the ut...
High cholesterol can affect both female and male fertility. Therefore, it is important to lower cholesterol levels to a healthy level. Scientists have now succeeded in reversing infertility in sterile...
Testicular torsion is the twisting of the spermatic cord that can lead to permanent pain and infertility. The condition is most common in men under the age of 25, specifically among those between the ...
An inguinal hernia is a lump or swelling in the groin caused by a weakness in the abdominal wall muscles. The hernia can cause pain, difficulty walking and passing gas, and difficulty with urination. ...
Menopause typically begins at the age of 51 for most women. However, some women may experience it before they have even reached 40 years old. Whether it's due to hormonal shifts, premature ovarian fai...
Varicoceles, a benign condition of the testes, is observed in about 15 to 20 percent of the male population, and can play a big role on male fertility. The leading cause of varicocele is the lack o...
There are a number of different diseases that attack women, finding a way to use their reproductive system against them. Endometriosis is one of them and is made worse through its connection to candid...
