Reproductive health

  Reproductive health refers to the condition of male and female reproductive systems during all life stages. These systems are made of organs and hormone-producing glands, including the pituitary gland in the brain. Ovaries in females and testicles in males are reproductive organs, or gonads, that maintain health of their respective systems. They also function as glands because they produce and release hormones. Reproductive disorders affect millions of Americans each year. The following clinical trials are currently recruiting: Demystifying a Girl’s First Period Inherited Reproductive Disorders Study Female disorders include: Early or delayed puberty. Endometriosis, a condition where the tissue that normally lines the inside of the womb, known as the endometrium, grows outside of it.Male disorders include: Impotence or erectile dysfunction. Low sperm count. Scientists believe environmental factors likely play a role in some reproductive disorders. Research shows exposure to envir...