During a woman’s fertile phase, 15 to 30 eggs mature per menstrual cycle inside fluid-filled sacs called follicles. As they mature, the eggs are supported by specialized cells within the follicle, ...

It's hard enough to keep track of when your period is going to show every month—let alone all the other details of your menstrual cycle. But if there's one thing that's worth keeping track of, it's ...

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Many women experience bloating around the time of ovulation. For some, the sensation can be severe enough to cause noticeable ...

Everyone with a vagina experiences discharge to some extent. Vaginal discharge plays a big role in keeping your genitals healthy and your vagina lubricated. As for how much discharge is "normal" to ...

Brown discharge often occurs due to old menstrual blood mixing with vaginal fluids, ovulation, or pregnancy. More serious causes of brown discharge include infections, PCOS, and, although rare, ...

Approximately 400 times in a woman's life, a mature egg makes the “leap.” It is released into the fallopian tube, ready for fertilization by the sperm. Researchers led by Melina Schuh, Christopher ...