For most women past puberty, the uterine lining (endometrium) sheds from the body roughly every month if there is no fertilized egg present. Then, the uterus rebuilds itself to prepare for a potential ...

The most detailed map of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus, has been made - and it could bring better understanding of multiple health conditions, including endometriosis, infertility ...

A new study shows that the embryo and the uterine lining conduct an active "conversation" from the very earliest stages of implantation. They engage in a back and forth of tiny packages called ...

Scientists have developed a synthetic extracellular matrix (ECM) that can support the growth of a mini endometrium in a dish for at least two weeks. The endometrium -- the mucosal lining of the uterus ...

An international study led by MHH compares genomic data from national biobanks worldwide and identifies new risk factors in DNA that promote tumor development in the lining of the uterus. Cancer of ...

The uterus is part of the female reproductive system, responsible for the healthy embryo and fetal development and it undergoes several changes during pregnancy. This organ is distensible and can ...

If you deal with heavy periods, you might just assume they’re par for the course—and you wouldn't be alone. In a recent poll of 884 Women's Health readers, 85 percent of respondents felt their heavy ...

Endometriosis, fibroid tumors and structural anomalies are just a few conditions that can impact uterine health. Credit...Alessandra De Cristofaro Supported by By Katherine Hobson This guide was ...