Why is the presence of microplastics in the human reproductive system concerning? The chemicals used in the plastic production process present a threat.

Scientists have detected microplastics in human semen and follicular fluid, the liquid that surrounds an egg in an ovarian follicle. "This is not an isolated finding –– it appears to be quite common," ...

Analyzing embryo movements in uteruslike environments could offer clues to improving the success rate of in vitro fertilization ...

Sixty percent of miscarriages are caused by the failure of an embryo—the developmental stage before a fetus—to implant in the woman’s uterus. Part of the problem is that researchers have no idea how ...

Microplastics have been discovered in human follicular fluid and semen, according to new research, raising concerns about possible risks to reproductive health.

Reproductive health, crucial for global human well-being, faces unique challenges. Normal individual reproductive development is a prerequisite for ...

Recently, scientists have reviewed the existing literature to understand how space travel, space radiation, and microgravity affect human reproductive functions. This review was published in Npj ...

The seat of human life, a reproductive system that includes the uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina and vulva, is often shrouded in mystery, subjected to regulation, or seen as an anchor for social and ...

Chinese researchers are developing a humanoid robot with an artificial womb designed to replicate the entire human pregnancy process from conception to birth. This ambitious project, though raising ...