The female reproductive system includes internal and external organs, each designed to carry out varying functions. Learn more about the anatomy of this system.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk varies across hormonal contraceptives, according to a research letter published online Feb.

When patients can’t access their MHT patches, they may consider switching to different formulations, such as tablets or gels.

From the moment of conception, your baby has the genetic information to become a boy or girl — but because both sexes start out the same in the womb, you're going to have to wait to find out that info ...

Expert Rev of Obstet Gynecol. 2010;5(6):673-686. Each year worldwide, over 380,000 women die from pregnancy and pregnancy-related causes. If contraception were made available to unprotected ...

Recent scientific evidence indicates that gut microbiota influence estradiol metabolism and are associated with the development of depression in nonpremenopausal women. Integrating existing studies on ...

It’s preceded by perimenopause, a period of about four to eight years when the ovaries slow their production of certain reproductive hormones. This can result in erratic fluctuations in hormone ...

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Elevated FSH levels on the third day of the menstrual cycle suggest the ovaries are working harder to recruit eggs. Antral Follicle Count (AFC): A transvaginal ...