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- Also called the womb
- Function: Provides a place for the fetus to grow during pregnancyStanford University School of Medicine: Function
- Lining is shed monthly in pre-menopausal womanNational Cancer Institute: The Uterus
- Tipped uterus is a common variationUniversity of Michigan Health System: Tipped Uterus
- Lining called the endometriumAmerican Cancer Society: What is Endometrial cCancer?
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The uterus, located between the bowel and bladder, is a pear-shaped muscular organ that is part of the female reproductive system.Stanford University School of Medicine: Uterus MedlinePlus: Uterus
Uterus Health
There are several factors that can have an impact on the health of the uterus such as previous surgery, body weight, hormone therapy, oral contraceptives and family history.Mayo Clinic: Prevention National Women's Health Resource Center(NWHRC): What is Uterine Health Asherman's Syndrome: Medical DescriptionUterus Diseases
Some of the health problems that can involve the uterus include cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis and uterine polyps.MedlinePlus: Specific Conditions Mayo Clinic: Adenomyosis Mayo Clinic: Tilted UterusUterine Cancer
The most common form of cancer of the uterus is cancer of the uterine lining, or the endometrium. This cancer is typically found in women that are fifty and older. One of the most common symptoms is abnormal bleeding from the vagina.National Cancer Institute: Uterine CancerA uterine sarcoma is not as common as endometrial cancer. A sarcoma can occur in either the smooth muscle or the connective tissue of the uterus. Like endometrial cancer, its usually found in post-menopausal women, and presents with abnormal bleeding.Natonal Cancer Institute: Uterine Sarcoma
Treatment for either form of cancer will generally involve a hysterectomy, and may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy and/or and hormone treatment.National Cancer Institute: Uterine Cancer National Cancer Institute: Staging National Cancer Institute: Symptoms National Cancer Institute: Methods of Treatment
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Uterus Questions
is it normal to feel close to your dr after uterus cancer 1 AnswerPeople often fall for care givers. (IE doctors and nurses) The comfort they feel by being taken care of by these people can often lead to deeper feelings. Be... read more
If an IVF doctor implants someone elses embryo in your uterus by mistake, can the biological mother tell you not to abort? 4 AnswersThat is a really tough question. You a have two competing issues here: the right of property of the original owner of the embryo (biological mother) and the ri... read more
I am writing a sonnet for my mother on Mother's Day. Does anyone know of a word that rhymes with uterus? 1 Answerbuttress humorous iris scabrous virus scabrous ogress citrus read more -
Uterus Books and Research
- Google Books: Uterus Books
- Google Books: Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Amazon.com: Uterus Books
- Amazon.com: Cancer of the Uterus
- PubMed Central: Medical Articles about the Uterus
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Uterus Clinical Trials
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In the uterus something activates the battery brain. The DNA blueprint calls the shots.
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"Wit" is a close and subtle look deep into John Donne's metaphysical, holy uterus--his spiritual vagina, if you will: permanence, will, joy.
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" #Prochoice" LIE: A fetus is not a baby. #Fact ACOG: A fetus is "A BABY growing in the woman's uterus" Choose LIFE, not lies. Be #ProLife.
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New World Cup Trophy looks like Uterus? http://ff.im/bPSKO
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@sunrisesister Sorry. Don't wanna jinx it. Still, sending the cervix and uterus love so they feel it and pass it on to you.
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