A new UC Davis study reveals previously unknown cell types in the female reproductive tract of Drosophila fruit flies. The knowledge could help in studies of fertility in general, and in managing ...

The ancient wandering womb theory suggested that many ailments in women were caused by the uterus becoming dislodged and roaming the body in search of moisture. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Uterus transplantation (UTx) is a fairly new and experimental option for women with absolute uterine factor infertility (AUFI), in which a woman has an absent or abnormal, either anatomical or ...

From this SciFri Book Club pick, a peek inside the vast—and still relatively under-researched—part of the human body: the uterus. The following is an excerpt from Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage ...

Does having a tilted uterus make it more difficult to conceive? A tilted uterus, also called a tipped uterus, retroverted uterus or retroflexed uterus, is a normal anatomical variation. It shouldn't ...

A uterus is usually around the size of a clenched fist, but conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can cause it to become enlarged. Pain and bleeding ...

Unicornuate uterus is a rare condition in which the uterus is only partially developed. People with a unicornuate uterus may only have one fallopian tube. Their uterus is smaller and differently ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Papier mache model of a cross section ...

Drosophila is one of the most thoroughly studied lab animals -- with the exception of the female reproductive tract. Now a team of biologists has taken the first deep look at the Drosophila uterus and ...