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How the female reproductive system works

Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Key Takeaways The female reproductive system includes organs that produce hormones ...
The female reproductive organs are made up of the vulva, the vagina, the uterus, the fallopian tubes, and the ovaries. The endometrium is the innermost layer of the uterus. The thickness of the ...
It's often used to describe your ever-elusive lady parts as a whole, but it's actually a misnomer: Your vagina's technically inside of your body (that's why an ob-gyn has to use a speculum to see it); ...
New research has mapped the cell types that specialize to form reproductive organs in both sexes, identifying key genes and signals that drive this process. The findings offer important insights into ...
Dear women, are you sure you know everything about your reproductive health? Infertility is one of the most common and sensitive issues. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately ...
Growing tissue from cells in a petri dish is hard enough, but growing multiple types of tissue, connecting them, and keeping them alive for weeks is even more daunting. A team led by Teresa K.
When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters. At Vox, our mission is to help you make sense of the world — and that work has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own. We ...