Tampa (BLOOM) – If you’re a woman, understanding your reproductive health is key to maintaining your overall well-being. Whether you’re considering starting a family or simply want to learn more about ...

OVER the past few weeks, we’ve been examining each body system in detail. This week and next, we will focus on our final, most vital system: the reproductive system. Our focus this week will be on the ...

Human reproduction requires both male and female gametes. Gametes are special sex cells that contain the genetic information necessary to create a new life. Men produce millions of gametes called ...

Early in human development, during the first trimester of gestation, a fetus may have XX or XY chromosomes that indicate its sex. Yet at this stage a mass of cells known as the bipotential gonad that ...

The genitourinary tract includes the urinary and genital organs. Various conditions, such as urinary tract infections and kidney problems, may affect the genitourinary tract. The genitourinary tract ...

The cervix connects the vagina to the uterus. It plays a major role in the menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth. Various health conditions, such as cervical polyps, can affect the ...

In urban areas, the absence of reliable information on sexual and reproductive health and rights leaves many women without basic reproductive knowledge. Informal sources often fill that gap, but the i ...