Healthcare News
How many eggs does a woman have?
Females are born with all the eggs they will ever have in their lifetime. The amount decreases until a person stops ovulating and reaches menopause.
What is vaginal atresia?
Vaginal atresia is a rare condition in which the lower portion of the vagina has not formed as it should. The lower portion of the vagina may instead consist of fibrous tissue, which can cause a blockage.
Sex and intimacy after a pregnancy loss
Pregnancy loss can be difficult for both a person and their partner. Following a pregnancy loss, a person should take as much time as they need before having sex again.
What to know about ruptured ovarian cysts
Ovarian cysts are common in females of reproductive age. Most of these are harmless and go away naturally. However, some cysts may rupture and cause symptoms.
Anti-Mullerian hormone plays an active role in polycystic ovary syndrome
High levels of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) have traditionally been thought of as merely a passive byproduct of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but a new preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers suggests that the hormone plays an active role in the disorder and may contribute to problems with ovulation and fertility.
