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Ovulation is the process in a female's menstrual cycle by which a mature ovarian follicle ruptures and discharges an ovum (also known as an oocyte, female gamete, or casually, an egg).
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When it comes to birth control, numerous options are available to women to help them regulate their menstrual cycle and prevent ovulation.
But what if a birth control pill for men were available?That prospect may soon become a reality now that researchers at the University of Edinburgh have recently discovered a gene that is essential for the development of sperm. Their study, published in the journal PLos Genetics, highlights the gene Katnal1, which causes temporary infertility in male mice when blocked.In order to identify Katnal1 as a key element in sperm production, the researchers treated a group of mice with a chemical called ENU, which triggers mutations in the DNA. Afterward, they bred the mice to see if any of them became infertile. After establishing a group of impotent mice, they backtracked through genetic mapping to identify which gene had been disrupted by the ENU – leading them to Katnal1."Importantly the random nature of ENU, which causes changes in DNA at random, m...
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Jassira Espaillat-Batista had always wanted to be a mother. But at 340 pounds, she was unable to ovulate, so having children didn't seem to be an option for her."[M...
Ovarian cysts are small sacs of fluid that grow inside the ovaries. Most ovarian cysts disappear within a few weeks, without causing any symptoms or requiring treatm...
In a new study of women with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, there was no difference in ovulation or hormone levels in those who got real versus sham acupuncture...
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