Uterus : Parts of the body

                                


The uterus is an organ of the female reproductive system. The uterus, also known as the 

womb, is where a bay grows when a woman is pregnant.

Uterus is shaped like an up-side down pear and has thick walls. 

The uterus's main function is to house and nourish a fetus until it's ready for birth.

                                where is the uterus located?

The uterus sits in the middle of the pelvis, behind the bladder and in front of the rectum. 

The actual position of the uterus within the pelvis varies from person to person.Each 

position has its own name

Anteverted uterus : tips slightly forward.

Retroverted uterus : bends slightly backwards.

Both these positions are normal and the position of the uterus can change throughout a 

woman's life, most frequently after a pregnancy.

                                                          Anatomy

Fundus : is the upper part of the uterus. It is broad and curved. The fallopian tubes 

attach to the uterus just below the fundus.

Corpus : is the main body of theuterus. it is very muscular and can stretch to 

accommodate a developing fetus. During labour, the muscular walls contract to help push 

the baby through cervix and vagina.

Isthmus :  is  the portion of the uterus between the corpus and the cervix . thi is where 

the walls of the uterus begin to narrow towards the cervix.

Cervix : is the lowest part of the uterus.Glands in the cervical lining usually produce a 

thick mucus. However, during ovulation, this becomes thinner to allow the sperm to pass 

easily to the uterus.

                                        Uterine conditions 

Congenital uterine conditions. : 1 in 300 women are born with a congenital uterine 

condition in some cases it causes pregnancy complications.

Endometriosis : happens when the endometrium, which usually lines the uterus, grows on 

the outside of the uterus, Fallopian tubes, or pelvic lining. It can cause severe pain 

during menstruation or intercourse.

Uterine fibroids : are non-cancerous growths on the walls of the uterus. While fibroid 

dont always cause symptoms, some women experience bleeding and pain.

Uterine prolapse :  happens when an organ's support system is stretched or damaged. 

This happens when part of uterus slips down into the vagina.

                                  Pelvic inflammatory diseases 

(PID) is an infection within the female reproductive organs. It is caused by bacteria. The 

main symptoms are lower abdominal pain, as well as pain during intercourse and 

urination. If left untreated PID can cause infertility and an increased risk of ectopic 

pregnancy.

Cancer : while uterine cancer can start anywhere in the uterus, it is most common in the 

endometrium. Cancer can also affect the cells of the cervix, causing cervical cancer.

                                               Tips for healthy uterus: 

Pap smears : can detect precancerous changes in cervix in addition to other uterine 

conditions.

Get vaccinated against HPV.

Use condom : helps to prevents sexually transmitted diseases.

Avoid smoking

Diet :

Eat foods rich in folic acid,foods rich in vitamin C, foods rich in beta carotene such as 

carrots and squash, foods rich in vitamin E.

what happens when uterus is removed? 

Hysterectomy is the surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus. The extent of 

hysterectomy varies depending on the reason for the surgery. The doctor may also 

remove the ovaries and the fallopian tubes during the procedure. Once hysterectomy is 

done , a woman stops having menstrual periods and is unable to become pregnant.


                                                    Indian Culture

Garba is a form of dance which originated in the state of Gujarat, India.

The word garba comes from the Sanskrit word garb which means womb and so it imples 

gestation or pregnancy (life). Traditionally, the dance is performed around a clay lantern 

with a light inside, called garba Deep ( womb lamp) . The lantern represents life and the 

fetus in the womb. The dancers thus honour DURGA, the feminine form of divinity.

                                                      garba dance

                                                What is surrogacy?

It is an arrangement, often supported by a legal agreement, whereby a woman( the 

surrogate mother) agrees to become pregnant and give birth to a child for another person 

who is or will become the parent of the child.People seek surrogacy when pregnancy is 

medically impossible, when pregnancy risks are too dangerous for the intended mother. It 

is considered one of the many assisted reproductive technologies.


Readers, have you taken part in Garba dance? what other dance form is performed in 

your state?

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                               I am participating in the A to Z Challenge. 

Day 1. Arms : Parts of the body         Day 2. breasts : Parts of the body

Day 3.Chin & Cheeks                         Day 4. Dimples 

Day 5. Eye                                        Day 6. Feet

Day 7 . Gums/Gingiva                       Day 8. Hair 

Day 9. Intestine                                Day 10. Jaws                                   

Day 11. Kidneys                                Day 12. Lungs

Day 13. Mouth                                  Day 14. Nails 

Day 15. Ovary                                      Day 16. Pituitary-gland

Day 17.  Quadriceps                             Day 18.  Ribs                        

Day 19. Spleen                                  Day 20. Trachea