Ovarian cysts are very common in people who menstruate, with an estimated 10% to 30% of women — and potentially more — developing at least one in their lifetime. These fluid-filled sacs develop in or ...

BOSTON -- For the first time, researchers have shown how Mullerian inhibiting substance (MIS), also known as anti-Mullerian hormone, a key reproductive hormone, suppresses follicle development and ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified a potential new approach to fertility preservation for young cancer patients that addresses concerns about beginning cancer treatment ...

PCOS affects up to 13% of women of reproductive age and increases the risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, ...

An artificial ovary – the female sex organ that produces eggs – may soon be achievable, say Danish researchers who have engineered a “scaffold” on which early-stage cells can develop into functional ...

A doctor may recommend ovarian reserve testing if a person has difficulty conceiving. These tests can provide an overall picture of a person’s fertility and help guide an individual’s decisions.