Female Infertility
Female infertility is a common problem, affecting millions of people with female reproductive organs worldwide.
top of page
New to health-related language? Open our glossary in a separate window for easy reading! Terms in articles found in our glossary are highlighted.
Search
- Nov 8
- 9 min
Ultrasound at 13 and 20 Weeks of Pregnancy
Ultrasound is a type of medical imaging that uses sound waves. This creates an image of the inside of your body, without damaging anything.
- May 18
- 7 min
Fertilization: When Sperm Cell and Egg Cell Meet
Fertilization is when a sperm cell and egg cell unite to form a single cell called a zygote. A zygote can grow into a baby.
- May 18
- 6 min
Endometriosis
Tissue that's similar to the lining of the uterus can also grow in other places in the body. This can cause pain and infertility.
- Apr 4
- 6 min
Chorioamnionitis (Infection of the Membranes that Surround Your Fetus)
Chorioamnionitis refers to the infection of the innermost layer of cells that covers an embryo or fetus.
- Apr 2
- 7 min
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a common disorder that leads to an imbalance of hormones. This can cause issues with menstruation and fertility.
- Apr 2
- 8 min
Twin Pregnancy
A pregnancy in which two fetuses (babies) develop in the womb at the same time.
- Mar 8
- 7 min
HPV Test & Pap Test: Cervical Cancer Screening Methods
Screening tests for cervical cancer include the HPV test and the Pap test. Getting these tests regularly can protect against cancer.
- Feb 14
- 12 min
Cervical Cancer: What It Is, How It's Caused & How It's Diagnosed
A type of cancer caused by abnormal growth of cells in the cervix, usually because of infection with HPV.
- Feb 14
- 5 min
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of mostly harmless viruses. But some strains can cause warts or cancer.
- Feb 13
- 7 min
Amenorrhea: When You're Not Menstruating (But You Think You Should Be)
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation, which can be defined as missing one or more menstrual periods.
- Feb 13
- 7 min
The Menstrual Cycle: How Does That Work?
The menstrual cycle is the monthly process of preparing your eggs and womb for a possible pregnancy.
- Jan 16
- 4 min
Oocyte (Egg Cell) Biology
Ovaries are the sexual organs (gonads) in most female bodies that produce eggs, scientifically called ‘oocytes’.
- Jan 16
- 6 min
What's The Ovarian Reserve?
The total number of healthy eggs in your ovaries at any time is called the ovarian reserve.
- Dec 2, 2022
- 11 min
What are HIV and AIDS?
HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system and leads to a life-threatening disease: AIDS.
bottom of page