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, ...

You’ve probably heard the term “infertility” before. But what does that really mean? Simply put, the word “infertility” refers to the inability to get pregnant after 1 year or longer of trying or 6 ...

Experts have explained how a woman's uterus can 'taste' bad sperm, with TAS2Rs being present in the fallopian tubes and uterus ...

As scientists gain a better understanding of the mysteries of human physiology, the protein called myostatin (MSTN) has repeatedly been shown to play a central role in human reproduction. A new ...

In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Austria discuss the role of certain minerals in the female reproductive system. The function of minerals for female reproductive ...

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 ...

New research reveals the presence of microplastics in human reproductive fluids, raising important questions about their potential risks to fertility and reproductive health European Society of Human ...

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a rare condition that impacts the female reproductive system. Its characteristic feature is an underdeveloped or absent uterus and vagina, but ...