What is uterous?

Uterus is a muscular, hollow organ in women that is located in the lower abdomen behind the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is also known as the womb.

The uterus is where a fetus grows and develops during pregnancy. It is about the size and shape of a small pear, and it has a thick lining called the endometrium. The endometrium is where the fertilized egg implants and grows into a fetus.

The uterus has three layers:

- the perimetrium, the outermost layer, made of serosa (a thin membrane) and adventitia (a layer of connective tissue)

- the myometrium, the middle muscular layer that contracts to push the baby out during childbirth

- the endometrium, the innermost glandular layer that lines the uterine cavity and is responsible for the menstrual cycle.

The cervix, the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina, is separated from the vagina by the external os, and it empties into the upper region of the vagina through the internal os.

Functions of the uterus

- Menstrual cycle: the endometrium, the innermost lining of the uterus, is shed during menstruation when a fertilized egg does not implant.

- Pregnancy: the uterus provides a place for the fertilized egg to implant and grow into a fetus.

- Childbirth: the uterus contracts to push the baby out during childbirth.

The uterus is a vital organ for women's reproductive health. It is important to take care of your uterus by getting regular checkups with your doctor and practicing safe sex.