Scientists have detected microplastics in human semen and follicular fluid, the liquid that surrounds an egg in an ovarian follicle. "This is not an isolated finding –– it appears to be quite common," ...

Recently, scientists have reviewed the existing literature to understand how space travel, space radiation, and microgravity affect human reproductive functions. This review was published in Npj ...

New research has mapped the cell types that specialise to form reproductive organs in both sexes, identifying key genes and signals that drive this process. The findings offer important insights into ...

Experts have explained how a woman's uterus can 'taste' bad sperm, with TAS2Rs being present in the fallopian tubes and uterus ...

Over the years, women working in healthcare have been asked why “women’s health” solutions are not just “health solutions.” We’ve been asked if we really need to build separate care paths for women.

Reproductive coercion poses serious risks to health and well-being, yet remains poorly recognized in general practice, according to new Monash University research. A series of research studies by ...

As commercial spaceflight draws ever closer and time spent in space continues to extend, the question of reproductive health ...