Reproductive System

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A new gene therapy tested in human egg cells could lead to cures for mitochondrial diseases, though the technique hasn't been tested in human trials yet. (Image credit: © Marina Dyakonova | Dreamstime.com)

The reproductive system is a collection of organs found in both sexes that work together for the purpose of producing offspring. Check here for the latest news related to the reproductive system, including fertility treatments and potential new technologies for having children.

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photo of a student holding a pen and notebook as she looks at a 3D model of the systems of the human body

What are the systems of the body? Fast facts about the human body and how it works

By Rachael Rettner, Scott Dutfield, Nicoletta Lanese last updated

Reference Learn all about the human body's many systems and some of its individual organs, both vital and vestigial.

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photo of girl in a t shirt holding her stomach in pain with both hands

'Complete' twist of fallopian tube sent girl to hospital with sudden belly pain

By Emily Cooke published

Fallopian tube "torsion" normally affects women of reproductive age and is extremely rare in children.

Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
An illustration of a gloved hand placing a bandage on a uterus.

Endometriosis may be caused by a common gut bacteria, small study suggests

By Jennifer Nalewicki published

New research offers a possible link between endometriosis and a common bacteria that can be treated with antibiotics.

Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
An example of a organ on a chip device; the small, clear device has two colored channels crisscrossing its center. Someone is holding the device between their pointer finger and thumb

Scientists invent 1st 'vagina-on-a-chip'

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The first vagina-on-a-chip replicates the cellular environment of the vagina.

Sex
A sad young woman takes a pregnancy test.

Abortion-Mental Illness Link Doesn't Hold Up, Researchers Find

By Stephanie Pappas last updated

Widely cited study was flawed, new study shows.

Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
protesters for and against abortion

What Americans Really Think About Abortion

By Stephanie Pappas last updated

America's views on the controversial issue are surprisingly nuanced.

Health
Sperm cell fertilizing eggs.

Reproductive System: Facts, Functions & Diseases

By Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated

This may be the most important system in the body. Without the ability to reproduce, a species dies.

Anatomy
A 4-month-old infant gelada riding on her mother's head.

Pregnant Monkeys Miscarry to Avoid Infanticide

By Joseph Castro last updated

The "abortion" keeps new males from killing the mama's babies.

Monkeys
A positive pregnancy test.

Study Reveals Who Gets Late-Term Abortions

By Stephanie Pappas last updated

About 10 percent of U.S. abortions happen after the first trimester.

Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
A mass of frog eggs reflecting light.

Hidden compartments launch 'fireworks' when eggs get fertilized

By Stephanie Pappas published

When eggs are fertilized, they release a shower of zinc and manganese that may protect against multiple sperm penetrating the egg.

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