This is one of the most common causes of early menopause; in fact, up to two thirds of women going through early menopause have an autoimmune disorder. The disorder causes your immune system to attack itself with its own antibodies. The antibodies...
Ovulation is usually at the midpoint of a woman's menstrual cycle. It takes place when the right mixture of hormones reach a certain point. Pregnancy occurs when a woman ovulates and releases an egg from the ovaries. The egg than travels down...
Tubal ligation, also called getting one's "tubes tied," is a surgical form of birth control that is available for women who do not want to become pregnant. A tubal reversal is available to help women regain their fertility after tubal ligation....
Researchers estimate that taking birth-control pills can cut your risk of developing ovarian cancer by as much as 50 percent. The longer you take the pill, the more your risk is reduced. Studies show that the greatest preventative effects are...
The National Institute of Child Health and Development estimates that 500,000 American men have a vasectomy each year. Vasectomy is a birth control method that prevents the sperm developed in the testicles from exiting the urethra. To block the...
Tubal ligation is a permanent procedure in which a woman's fallopian tubes are tied, cut, clipped or cauterized in order to prevent pregnancy. However, according to the website BabyCenter, about 1 out of 400 women will get pregnant during the...
