A tilted uterus, which some people refer to as a tilted cervix, is when the uterus points towards the lower back instead of sitting upright. A large uterus, adhesions, or weak pelvic muscles can cause ...

The human body contains countless variations that make each person unique, and reproductive anatomy is no exception. Among these variations is the retroverted uterus – a condition where the uterus ...

Your uterus nourishes your growing baby for nine months. Once your baby is born, many of the blood vessels in your uterus break. The muscles of your uterus contract and squeeze them shut. Uterine ...

A septate uterus is a deformity of the uterus, which happens during fetal development before birth. A membrane called the septum divides the inner portion of uterus, at its middle. This dividing ...

A uterus is usually around the size of a clenched fist, but conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can cause it to become enlarged. Pain and bleeding ...

Atony of the uterus, also called uterine atony, is a serious condition that can occur after childbirth. It occurs when the uterus fails to contract after the delivery of the baby, and it can lead to a ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Atteinte d’un cancer rare au niveau de la cloison recto vaginale, et alors que le pire lui était annoncé, Chloé*, 24 ans, a pu bénéficier d’une prouesse médicale aux Hôpitaux universitaires de ...