Drosophila is one of the most thoroughly studied lab animals -- with the exception of the female reproductive tract. Now a team of biologists has taken the first deep look at the Drosophila uterus and ...

Usually, your uterus tips forward at the cervix (a cylinder-shaped neck of tissue that connects the vagina and uterus). A tilted or tipped uterus tips backward instead of forward. It’s a fairly common ...

Endometriosis, fibroid tumors and structural anomalies are just a few conditions that can impact uterine health. Credit...Alessandra De Cristofaro Supported by By Katherine Hobson This guide was ...

Male and female reproductive systems allow human reproduction. Fertilisation occurs when a sperm and egg join to form an embryo. An embryo develops into an unborn baby in the uterus during pregnancy.

Under normal conditions, a mother is pregnant for about 38 weeks before entering labor, the process of delivering her baby. As labor begins, the mother's body produces large quantities of the hormone ...

A double uterus is a rare abnormality that develops when a baby girl is in her mother’s womb. Every uterus starts out as two small tubes called Mullerian ducts. As they begin to develop, they usually ...

Some causes of an enlarged uterus may include pregnancy, fibroids, adenomyosis, and some cancers. Treatment may include rest, medication, and surgery. The average uterus, which is also known as a ...

Colored view of the female lower reproductive tract of Drosophila. Uterus in purple, sperm storage and support organs in gold and bronze. The first study of single-cell gene expression in Drosophila ...