Progesterone injections are often prescribed for pregnant women who’ve experienced a miscarriage or multiple miscarriages. But experts disagree about whether or not they’re effective. Here’s what you ...

A normal menstrual cycle has 3 phases: menstruation, the follicular phase, and the luteal phase. In the follicular phase, the emerging follicle produces increasing amount of estradiol that leads to ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If you’re entering perimenopause or menopause, you’ve probably heard ...

Beginning the journey of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a significant step, filled with hope, and, for many, a bit of anxiety. While the idea of routine injections can seem daunting, it's a vital ...

Weekly progesterone injections do not prevent premature births in women pregnant with twins, a new study has found. The result came as a surprise to the researchers, who previously discovered that ...

While you read this article, your body is busy at work: Chemicals are being secreted from glands, organs, and tissues, sending messages that direct your body to react in certain ways. These chemicals, ...

During IVF, the luteal phase is insufficient to support implantation despite the simultaneous growth of multiple follicles. This is owing to the suppressive effect of supraphysiologic estradiol levels ...

CHAPEL HILL -- Weekly progesterone injections do not prevent premature births in women pregnant with twins, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study has found. The result came as a surprise ...