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New life begins when a male sex cell (sperm) fertilises a female egg (ovum) within the female reproductive system.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal condition associated with irregular menstrual cycles, excess hair growth, acne, reduced fertility, and increased risk of diabetes and mood changes.

Many women with early stage ovarian cancer may not have any symptoms.

Information about the female reproductive system, including topics like puberty, menstruation, menopause, infertility, breasts, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, vagina, vulva and thrush.

Uterine cancer is one of the most common gynaecological cancers.

The hormones leptin, insulin, oestrogens, androgens and growth hormone are factors in obesity.

Multiple births are more common due to the advancing average age of mothers and the rise in assisted reproductive techniques.

The 2 types of oral contraception available in Australia are the combined pill, known as 'the pill', and the progestogen only pill.

Ectopic pregnancy is caused by a fertilised egg not being able to move through the fallopian tube.

The odds of a young fertile couple conceiving by having sexual intercourse around the time of ovulation are approximately one in five every month.