fimbria hippocam´pi the band of white matter along the median edge of the

ventricular surface of the hippocampus.

ovarian fimbria the longest of the processes that make up the fimbriae of
uterine tube, extending along the free border of the mesosalpinx and fused to the ovary.

fimbriae of uterine tube the numerous divergent fringelike processes on

the distal part of the infundibulum of the uterine tube.

Meaning of oviduct (noun)

form plural: oviducts
fallopian tube; connects ovary to uterus

Example of oviduct
Fertilization happens in the first third of the oviduct

What is placenta previa?

If you have placenta previa, it means that your placenta is lying unusually low in your
uterus, next to or covering your cervix. The placenta is the pancake-shaped organ —
normally located near the top of the uterus — that supplies your baby with nutrients
through the umbilical cord.

Placenta previa is not usually a problem early in pregnancy. But if it persists into later
pregnancy, it can cause bleeding, which may require you to deliver early and can lead to
other complications. If you have placenta previa when it's time to deliver your baby, you'll
need to have a c-section.
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If the placenta covers the cervix completely, it's called a complete or total previa. If it's
right on the border of the cervix, it's called a marginal previa. (You may also hear the
term "partial previa," which refers to a placenta that covers part of the cervical opening
once the cervix starts to dilate.) If the edge of the placenta is within 2 centimeters of the
cervix but not bordering it, it's called a low-lying placenta. The location of your placenta
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wombs are a relatively new innovation that is anticipated to help couples dealing with
infertility issues to be able to have a child. Essentially, the silicon womb provides a
means for eggs harvested from the female to be fertilized in a laboratory and then
placed into the womb for development. After several days, the eggs are harvested and
the healthiest embryos are returned to the womb without the silicon device, in the hope
that the pregnancy will proceed naturally.

The silicon womb is a simple device that houses the eggs during the period of
incubation. Composed of silicon, this artificial device serves as a womb within the womb.
The construction of the silicon womb involves a series of perforations that make it
possible for the eggs to be exposed to the natural environment, rather than growing in
an incubator in a lab. Proponents of the silicon womb contend that this method is more
likely to result in hardier embryos that stand a better chance of developing into a viable
pregnancy.

However, not all experts in the field of in-vitro fertilization believe that silicon wombs are
necessarily a better option. While testing of the procedure is ongoing, there are some
who feel that the silicon womb will not produce embryos that are any more viable than
embryos that are developed in a laboratory setting. In addition, there are some concerns
about infection due to the introduction of the device into the
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At the same time, proponents of the silicon womb believe the device has the potential to
revolutionize fertility treatments. One possible advantage is that few eggs may be
required to achieve a viable pregnancy. If this proves true, it will mean that women who
are given hormones to speed up egg production will be able to forego the side effects
associated with the procedure. In addition, the silicon womb may also streamline the
amount of time required for IVF applications. This could mean less time and less expense
involved in helping a couple to conceive a
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OVARY having either just one ovary or just one fallopian tube can greatly
reduce your chances of getting pregnant . However, it is indeed still
possible to become pregant without intervention under certain
circumstances. The most important factor is where the ovary and the tube are
located in relation to one another.

Generally speaking, only one ovary will release a single egg each month.
For a woman with two health ovaries, the ovaries take turns, although not in
any recognizable pattern, as to which ovary will release an egg each month.
If you have just a single ovary, it may release an egg every month. After the
egg is released, it travels down the fallopian tube. This is the process known
as ovulation. As long as you are ovulating, there is a chance that you may
become pregnant.
Once the egg is in the fallopian tube, conception can occur. In the fallopian
tube, sperm may fertilize the egg. Then, the fertilized egg travels to the
uterus, where it implants and then stays until birth.
The fallopian tube adjacent to the ovary that releases the egg is generally
where the egg is released. If you have only one ovary and one fallopian tube,
and they are on the same side, there is a good chance that you can become
pregnant. If your one ovary is on the opposite side of your one fallopian
tube, odds are against it. While it is possible for an egg released from an
ovary to be transported by the other fallopian tube, it is extremely rare. In
addition, if you have a single fallopian tube and it is on the opposite side of
your single ovary, you are at a greater risk of having a tubal pregnancy ,
also called an ectopic pregnancy.
For a woman with one ovary and one fallopian tube who has not been able
to conceive, IVF (in vitro fertilization) may be a treatment option.

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The cervix (or neck of the uterus) is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus
where it joins with the top end of the vagina. It is cylindrical or conical in
shape and protrudes through the upper anterior vaginal wall. Approximately
half its length is visible with appropriate medical equipment; the remainder
lies above the vagina beyond view. It is occasionally called "cervix uteri".
Cervix means neck in Latin.
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An umbilical cord, also known as a funis, is a tube found in placental mammals

linking the unborn animal to its placenta. The placenta acts as a barrier within the
uterus that stops many harmful substances from entering, as well as a store of
energy and blood transfer for the developing embryo or fetus.

The umbilical cord passes blood between the fetus and the placenta. This blood
is highly charged with oxygen to keep the fetus alive and well without a direct air
source. After birth, the umbilical cord is severed and either removed or falls off,
leaving a small scar — properly known as the umbilicus, more commonly known
as the navel or belly button.
Umbilical cords have become very important in recent years, as it has been
discovered they are a rich source of stem cells. Many groups in favor of stem cell
research have pointed to this as a ready source of stem cells that do not require
aborted fetuses. Parents are often turning to freezing their child's umbilical cord
blood stem cells, in case they need them later in life.

The word umbilical comes from the middle Latin umbilicalis, meaning "of the
navel", and is first recorded in use during the mid-18th century. In a metaphorical
sense the umbilical cord is used to denote a strong connection between a mother
and her offspring — so "cutting the umbilical cord" becomes an expression for
becoming more independent in the world.

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A zygote is a term in Developmental biology used to describe the first stage of a

new unique organism when it consists of just a single cell. The term is also used
more loosely to refer to the group of cells formed by the first few cell divisions,
although this is properly referred to as a blastomere. A zygote is usually produced
by a fertilization event between two haploid cells - an ovum from a female and a
sperm cell from a male - which combine to form the single diploid cell. Thus the
zygote contains DNA originating from both mother and father and this provides all
the genetic information necessary to form a new individual.
In mammal reproduction, after fertilization has taken place the zygote travels
down the fallopian tube, while dividing to form more cells[2] without the zygote
actually gaining in size. This cell division is mitotic, and is known as "cleavage".[3]
All mammals go through the zygote stage of life. Zygotes will develop into an
embryo, and then a fetus. A human zygote exists for about four days, and becomes
a blastocyst on the fifth day.[4]
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In vitro fertilization is an artificial conception method that allows the egg to be
fertilized by sperm outside of the body. The fertilized egg is then planted in the
woman's uterus with the hope that she will become pregnant. This method of
conception is usually a last hope for women who have been unable to become
pregnant through other methods. This technology has only become available in
the last 30 years and has quickly evolved to help treat multiple infertility problems
in both men and women.

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A period, or menstruation, is the shedding of the endometrium - the uterine

lining. Menstruation is also known as menses. All female humans, as well as
some other female mammals, have regular periods during their reproductive age.
Menstruation which includes bleeding from the vagina is found mainly among
humans and similar animals, such as primates. In many mammals, the
endometrium is reabsorbed by the animal. As far as humans are concerned a
period is a bleed from the womb (uterus) that is released through the vagina.
Women have a period every 28 days approximately. However, some women may
have a 24-day cycle while other may have a 35-day one. A period is part of the
woman's menstrual cycle

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ovarian cycle
the cycle of follicle maturation and rupture, then luteinization and regression of
the corpus luteum followed by recommencement of the cycle, unless pregnancy
intervenes.
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Ligation Permanent surgical sterilization is the most frequently used method of

birth control in the United States. Vasectomy, the sterilization procedure for men,
is slightly safer for the couple than is tubal ligation, the procedure for women
that's more commonly referred to as "having your tubes tied." This is because
vasectomy is performed under local anesthesia and the abdominal cavity is not
entered during the surgical procedure, as it is for tubal ligation. Still, many men
are unwilling to have this procedure, so more than twice as many tubals than
vasectomies are done in the United States.
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Hot Flashes, Menopause and Sleep

Hot flashes are often the culprit in sleepless nights during menopause.
Hot flashes can occur any time of the day or night, and can be intense
enough to waken you from even the deepest dreams. Many women
find it hard to calm down and relax after one of these episodes, so
they end up awake for a good portion of the night. For some women,
hot flashes are relieved with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but
this treatment is not without a number of risks. Talk to your doctor to
determine whether HRT is right for you.