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, ...

Fertility loss or infertility in women means you’re unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term. Your cancer treatments may damage or remove reproductive organs like your ovaries or uterus, damage ...

So much for great egg-spectations. Most women are born with an ovary on each side of their uterus. These almond-shaped glands produce and release eggs for fertilization and secrete the hormones ...

It is clear that the ovaries should not be removed unless pathologic changes are detected; women whose ovaries are removed will require hormonal substitution therapy. The issue of whether the uterus ...

Ovarian cancer occurs when there is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the ovaries or fallopian tubes. This is one ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Growths in the female reproductive system are relatively common. Most present with similar symptoms including pain and irregular periods. But while they may have similar symptoms, the different types ...

A hysterectomy may help reduce endometriosis pain, but it is also a major surgery that comes with risks and side effects. A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. People may also ...

Early symptoms of ovarian cancer can include bloating, cramping, and abdominal swelling. Since many conditions, like fluctuating hormones or digestive irritation, can cause these symptoms, sometimes ...

Doctors today hailed a 'milestone' moment in ovarian cancer treatment after a drug that gives patients precious extra months ...