The first days of the development of a human embryo, known as the preimplantation phase, are of great importance. During this time, the first cells form, determining whether the embryo can survive, ho...
For many women, the days before menstruation are characterized by physical and mental complaints such as abdominal pain, nausea, mood swings and anxiety. Almost half of all women of childbearing age s...
Researchers at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital and MIT have developed a long-acting contraceptive implant that can be delivered via tiny needle injections to minimize inconvenience to the patie...
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have found that the earliest days of embryonic development have a measurable impact on a person's future health and aging. Professor Rebecca Robker, Head of t...
PCOS affects about 10 percent of women of childbearing age, and the exact causes are often unknown. In a study of a mouse model, it was shown that the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome improved wi...
Oxytocin, a hormone already known for its role in childbirth, milk ejection and mother-infant bonding, may have a new role in mammalian reproduction. In times of maternal stress, the hormone can delay...
Menopause, caused by ovarian aging and exhaustion of the ovarian reserve, marks the end of a woman's fertility. Although many aspects of these processes are well understood, the overall dynamics remai...
Our cells are constantly being damaged by factors such as UV rays, radiation, toxins and chemicals. In women, this can lead to poor egg quality, which in turn can cause infertility, miscarriage, birth...
