The Uterus
- ABOUT 60%of women uterus reaches adult stage by age 15 years.
- There is sudden increase in weight and height during adolescent phase of development.
- The body leans forward from the isthmus and bends over slightly at the junction with the cervix.
- Its adopt an anteverted and anteflexed position.
- In about 10% of women, the uterus lean backwards instead of forward so it adopt retroverted and retroflexed position. This may cause painful coitus and infertility.
- SITUATION- It lies in the true pelvis.
- SHAPE- Resemble an English pear.
- SIZE- 7.5cm long, 5cm wide, 2.5cm thick. The weight is approximately 57g.
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