The causes of infertility are many and yet doctors sometimes can’t explain why couples have trouble conceiving. Scientists have uncovered yet another way our bodies can trip up fertilization. In a ...
The protective substance is an important barrier between the body and the environment. Here’s how researchers are using it to understand health. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 When Pilar Vigil ...
A mucus plug protects the cervix from bacteria during pregnancy. Losing a mucus plug can indicate the start of labor. Contact your doctor if you lose your mucus plug before 37 weeks. A mucus plug is a ...
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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 like estrogen and progesterone. Ovaries release one mature egg each month ...
The causes of infertility are many and yet doctors sometimes can't explain why couples have trouble conceiving. Scientists have uncovered yet another way our bodies can trip up fertilization.