Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure and stretch sensors in uterine muscles and surrounding nerves work together ...

Pregnancy is often talked about as though it’s a light switch. You’re a regular person walking around and then a switch flips — presto, you’re pregnant. The reality is more nuanced. "Sex ed really ...

Menopause is caused by a decline in ovarian function and hormone production. Because your ovaries are the primary drivers of this change, you can experience symptoms of menopause even if you do not ...

You’ve heard of the phrase, “Two heads are better than one.” But what about two cervixes or two uteri? In a female fetus, the uterus starts out as two small tubes. As the fetus develops, the tubes ...

Uterine cancer starts in the uterus. Doctors can order several tests, including blood and imaging tests, to diagnose and monitor the progression of this cancer. Cancer can form in two parts of the ...