What is the uterus? The uterus is a muscular organ in the shape of an upside-down pear. Inside the uterus is the uterine cavity (cavum uteri) with a flat, triangular interior. The upper two-thirds of the uterus is called the body of the uterus (corpus uteri) with the dome (fundus uteri) in the uppermost region, … Uterus: Size, Position, Structure & Function
Throughout pregnancy, the muscular activity of the uterus is active. At a certain stage, the uterus contracts rhythmically by means of the descending contractions to bring the baby into the right position for birth. What are the descending contractions? Descending contractions push the baby into the right position before birth. Sometimes they are called “preterm” … Descending Labor: Function, Task & Diseases
The fallopian tubes (or tuba uterina, rarely oviduct) are among the non-visible female secondary sexual characteristics of humans. The fallopian tubes are where fertilization of the egg takes place. The fallopian tubes allow the fertilized egg to be transported further into the uterus. What are the fallopian tubes? The anatomy of the female reproductive and … Fallopian Tubes: Structure, Function & Diseases
Rupture of the fallopian tube is an acutely life-threatening complication that usually occurs in connection with ectopic pregnancies. It requires emergency surgery. What is a tubal rupture? Rupture of the fallopian tube (tubal rupture) is when a fallopian tube (uterine tuba) ruptures. Almost always, a tubal rupture occurs as a result of an ectopic pregnancy … Fallopian Tube Rupture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Vaginal vault (Fornix vaginae) is the name of a part of the vagina located in front of the uterus. It is divided into the anterior and posterior vaginal vault. Occasionally it is called the vaginal base. The cervix protrudes into the vault like a cone. The posterior vaginal vault, which is somewhat stronger than the … Vaginal Vault: Structure, Function & Diseases
Nearly every woman experiences the symptom of vaginal dryness at some point in her life. The causes of this are many and varied. Often, the phenomenon is temporary. However, if vaginal dryness occurs permanently, it represents a severe impairment of the quality of life. What is vaginal dryness? A varying degree of moisture in the … Vaginal Dryness: Causes, Treatment & Help
Premature placental abruption (abruptio placentae) is a very serious complication during pregnancy that acutely endangers the life and health of the unborn child as well as the mother. What is premature placental abruption? As a rule, when a premature placental abruption is recognized, a cesarean section is induced as soon as possible, provided that the … Premature Placental Abruption: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Vulvar carcinoma, also known as vulvar cancer, is a relatively rare but serious cancer of the female genital area. As with all forms of cancer, early detection is critical to successful treatment for vulvar cancer. What is vulvar cancer? Vulvar carcinoma is a malignant, or malignant, tumor in the area of a woman’s external genital … Vulvar Carcinoma (Vulvar Cancer): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A hematoma in the uterus is especially common during the first weeks of pregnancy. Depending on the location and size of the hematoma, it may be either harmless or of concern to the pregnancy. Often the hematoma is caused by the implantation of the embryo in the uterus. In addition, the bruise can also be … Hematoma in the Uterus
Growths of smooth muscle cells in the uterus are the most common benign growths of the female reproductive organs. Still, quite little is known about why fibroids develop – female sex hormones probably play a role in their growth. Myomas in the uterus (uterine fibroids or uterus myomatosus) are common benign growths – about 15-20% … Myomas: Often Annoying, Almost Always Harmless
Among the many technical terms used by medical professionals, the term “tumor” most often gives rise to misunderstanding and groundless, unnecessary anxiety. A typical example: the gynecologist discovers cysts on the woman’s ovaries during an examination. He notes the diagnosis “adnexal tumor” on the medical chart or in the hospital admission, meaning only that something … Cysts and Fibroids
Even though the press is reporting more and more successes through cloning procedures, today it still takes an egg and a sperm to produce a life. What we humans consider a miracle can nevertheless be described quite precisely in its processes. What exactly is sperm, how does it behave and what are some interesting facts … Sperm: Structure, Function & Diseases
