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The ovarian “biological clock” and other reproductive health metaphors that have led science astray

There is a lot scientists still don’t know about the female reproductive system. They don’t know enough about how to treat the most common vaginal infection, bacterial vaginosis. They don’t have good solutions for many people suffering from endometriosis, a common and sometimes incredibly painful condition where tissue similar to what grows inside the uterus grows elsewhere in the body. They still have a lot of questions about what menopause does to a body.

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  Is The Term Female Reproductive System Outdated?

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  Women Aren't Just Small Men

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 The big idea: why we need to rewrite the history of female bodies

Centuries of prejudice have led to bad science, physical suffering and missed potential.

 The medical community is finally realizing the uterus is more than a ‘baby house’

Outside of pregnancy, the uterus doesn’t normally get much time in the medical spotlight. No more! Scientists are starting to explore the complicated connection between the uterus, the ovaries, and the brain to better understand how removing these organs can impact a person’s health.

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A Guide to the Female Reproductive System

Did you know that your clitoris has more than 8,000 sensory nerve endings? That’s more than the penis! The female reproductive system is immensely complex and ever so interesting. Here is a guide to lay out the major parts of your reproductive system.

How Folic Acid Benefits the Female Reproductive System

Folic Acid is an essential vitamin for the human body as it is derived from Vitamin B. All of the B Vitamins help the body convert food into energy making up your metabolism. There are eight types of Vitamin b and out of these Folate, the natural form of B-9, is responsible for DNA replication, metabolic processes, and proper cell division.

How Many Eggs Are Women Born With?

Have you ever wondered, “How many eggs does a woman have?” If so, you aren't alone. Every woman is born with a specific number of eggs (which is her ovarian reserve) and ovarian follicles. Given that this is the case, a natural question might be: what determines how many eggs a female has?

Meet Evatar: The Lab Model That Mimics the Female Reproductive System

Researchers in the United States have created a model of a female reproductive system that is so close to the real thing it even simulates a menstrual cycle and pregnancy hormones.

Modern medicine still has much to learn about women’s bodies

Alongside her feminist history of illness, Elinor Cleghorn makes a plea for better listening.

More Than Just The Vagina – The Female Reproductive Organs

And really, you should be proud of your body, because it’s pretty darn cool! It can make babies and sustain them after birth. Plus, it can have multiple orgasms, and it doesn’t get much better than that. So check out our crash course on your inner self.

Reproductive Biology

While reproductive biology mainly focuses on the sex organs and reproductive system, it also touches on other topics such as infertility, endocrinology, cellular biology, embryology, infertility and assisted reproduction among others.

Taking the ‘Shame Part’ Out of Female Anatomy

Anatomists have bid farewell to “pudendum,” but other questionable terms remain.

The Female Reproductive Tract

The female reproductive tract is all located within the pelvis. It is made up of the vulva, the vagina, the cervix, the uterus, the fallopian tubes and the ovaries. These organs are supported in the pelvis by ligaments. The vulva refers to the external female genitalia. Its anatomical structure can be broken down further into the mons pubis, labia majora and minora, vestibule, Bartholin’s glands and clitoris.

Understanding the Reproductive Systems and how these impact Fertility

With kind permission from Armando Hasudungan, we are sharing links to his useful animations which help to explain the male and female reproductive systems, the role of hormones, and related infertility problems to help couples who are trying to conceive.

What women should know about their reproductive system as they age

We're taught the basics about the female body in sex ed. But after milestones for women like getting your period and giving birth, many women feel uninformed about the basics of their reproductive system -- especially as they age.

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11 Major Reproductive System Diseases in Women

Although frequent check-ups and medical intervention can drastically reduce the prospects of damage caused by these diseases, there are still millions of women in America suffer from them every year.

StatPearls

The clinical relevance of female reproductive physiology comes to bear for clinical issues ranging from adolescent entry into child-bearing years, pregnancy, infertility issues, and menopause.