Uterine transplantation is an innovative medical procedure that involves the transplantation of a healthy uterus into the body of an individual who is unable to conceive due to absolute uterine factor ...

Fertility loss or infertility in women means you’re unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term. Your cancer treatments may damage or remove reproductive organs like your ovaries or uterus, damage ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — An increase among women electing to have caesarean sections in recent years has been due in large part to a concern that giving birth vaginally will lead to a fallen bladder and ...

A tilted uterus, which some people refer to as a tilted cervix, is when the uterus points towards the lower back instead of sitting upright. A large uterus, adhesions, or weak pelvic muscles can cause ...

Cancer is the second-commonest cause of death in women under 40 years of age in Western Europe and the US. The survival of cancer patients has, nevertheless, improved during the past two decades.

The human body contains countless variations that make each person unique, and reproductive anatomy is no exception. Among these variations is the retroverted uterus – a condition where the uterus ...

To obtain nutrients for a growing fetus, a placenta embeds itself into the uterus—an “invasion” that resembles the way a tumor takes over healthy tissue. Now researchers have identified genes that ...

Unicornuate uterus is a rare condition in which the uterus is only partially developed. People with a unicornuate uterus may only have one fallopian tube. Their uterus is smaller and differently ...

A bicornuate uterus occurs when the uterus is heart-shaped. The condition is sometimes referred to as “heart-shaped womb.” A person may not be aware that they have a bicornuate uterus. The uterus in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Outside of pregnancy, the uterus doesn’t normally get much time in ...