Ovarian cancer is ranked among the top killers of women around the globe, especially in developing countries. Vigilance is a health necessity. Every woman of childbearing age needs regular checkups — ...

This series was created for Google, the Buck Institute, Optispan and Phenome Health by Scientific American Custom Media, a division separate from the magazine’s board of editors. Women live far longer ...

Despite the fact that we all start out as an egg cell in one of our mother's ovaries, these human reproductive organs are surprisingly under-studied. Scientists have been working on creating in vitro ...

Ovarian cancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the ovaries. It can progress to another part of the body ...

The growing burden of plastic pollution is not just an environmental concern; it has serious consequences for human fertility as well. Dr Divyaasha Walia, IVF specialist and senior consultant at ...

The ovaries also influence a woman’s overall health and well-being. This includes how they age, since this organ tends to lose its function with age faster than any other tissue. This is called ...

Gynecologic oncologists at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center are experts in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Our team is at the forefront of innovative ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – If you’re a woman, understanding your reproductive health is key to maintaining your overall well-being. Whether you’re considering starting a family or simply want to learn more about ...

Two reproductive health conditions common in women, polycystic ovary syndrome and dysmenorrhea, are each associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk, according to two preliminary studies to ...

Understanding the changes that will take place are critical. 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 ...