The surface mucosa that lines many of our organs houses myriad biometric signals and,
therefore, has great potential as a sensor–tissue interface for high-fidelity and long-term …

Cell motility in viscous fluids is ubiquitous and affects many biological processes, including
reproduction, infection and the marine life ecosystem. Here we review the biophysical and …

This committee opinion provides practitioners with suggestions for optimizing the likelihood
of achieving pregnancy in couples or individuals attempting conception who have no …

Mucus is a complex biological material that lubricates and protects the human lungs,
gastrointestinal (GI) tract, vagina, eyes, and other moist mucosal surfaces. Mucus serves as …

At coitus, human sperm are deposited into the anterior vagina, where, to avoid vaginal acid
and immune responses, they quickly contact cervical mucus and enter the cervix. Cervical …

Background Fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) educate about reproductive health
and enable tracking and interpretation of physical signs, such as cervical fluid secretions …

A common definition of sub-and infertility is very important for the appropriate management
of infertility. Subfertility generally describes any form of reduced fertility with prolonged time …

This prospective, controlled study was performed in order to evaluate whether the location of
uterine fibroids may influence reproductive function in women and whether removal of the …

We describe a Research through Design project-Curious Cycles-a collection of objects and
interactions which encourage people to be in close contact with their menstruating body …

Lactobacillus crispatus and Lactobacillus iners are common inhabitants of the healthy
human vagina. These two species are closely related and are thought to perform similar …