Location of ovaries in abdomen

The uterus and ovaries are indispensable structures for women to have children. In recent years, there have been more and more diseases in the uterus and ovaries, and female friends have paid more and more attention to the maintenance of the ovaries. Proper and healthy maintenance of the uterus and ovaries can make female friends look younger. So where are the uterus and ovaries located in the abdomen? Let’s learn more about it with the editor below.

Where are the uterus and ovaries located in the abdomen

The mobility of the uterus and ovaries is very large, and their location is often affected by the level of intestinal fullness. It is usually located in the uterine and ovarian fossa, and is connected to the retroperitoneum of the outer wall of the pelvis on both sides. The utero-ovarian fossa is located within the angle between the origin and ending points of the internal and external iliac aortas, with the umbilical artery cord being the anterior boundary and the urethra tube and internal iliac artery being the posterior boundary. The ovaries of newborn babies are located higher and slightly obliquely. The ovaries of adults are located low, with their short axis tending to be vertical. The ends of the fallopian tubes are located slightly below the upper pelvic opening, near the external iliac vein, just opposite the sacroiliac joint. The ovaries of older women are located lower. The position of the ovaries may be affected by the position of the uterus.

How to maintain ovaries

1. Improve physical fitness: Actively treat systemic diseases and improve the body's physical fitness.

2. Reasonable diet: Eat more foods containing natural plant estrogens, such as soy milk, tofu and other bean foods.

3. Vitamin supplement: pay attention to the intake of vitamin C and E, eat more kiwi, fresh red dates, oranges, broccoli, etc.

4. Pay attention to local hygiene: keep the vulva clean, change underwear frequently, and avoid having sex during menstruation.

5. Develop good habits: Try to reduce staying up late and ensure adequate sleep.

Based on the sharing in the article, I think everyone has a certain understanding and knowledge of women's uterus and ovaries. It is very necessary for female friends to correctly understand the structure and function of the uterus and ovaries, and actively preventing ovarian diseases is something every woman should work hard to do. Only by doing a good job of prevention in advance can we avoid the occurrence of ovarian diseases and reduce the threat to health.