Role and function of the uterus

The uterus is the most important reproductive organ of women. It is the main site for the formation of menstruation and the creation of the fetus. It is the representative reproductive organ of the female urinary system. If a woman wants to have a unique charm throughout her life, or enjoy the right to be a mother, or live a free, beautiful and confident life, she needs a healthy uterus. The uterus is particularly important to us ladies, so what exactly does it do?

1. Creation of the fetus All human life is born after the embryo implants and grows in the uterus. It can be said that the uterus is the "cradle" of all mankind. Before pregnancy, its capacity is only about 4-7 ml. After pregnancy, by full term, the net weight of the contents in the uterine cavity - the fetus, amniotic fluid, embryo, etc. reaches more than 5000 grams, and its capacity expands 6000 times. After entering puberty, the uterine wall begins to shed periodically, causing menstruation. After marriage, the male sperm fuses with the egg cells in the bilateral fallopian tubes within the uterine cavity for fertilization. After pregnancy, the sperm and egg combine to implant, grow and develop in the uterus.

2. The uterus can secrete a variety of hormones to maintain endocrine balance and prevent the occurrence of other diseases caused by endocrine disorders. Latest research has found that in addition to providing 50%-70% of the blood supply to the uterus and ovaries on both sides to maintain ovarian function, the uterus also secretes a large amount of hormones such as prostaglandins, prolactin, glargine insulin, relaxin, epidermal cell growth factor, endothelin, cytokines and enzymes, which participate in women's endocrine function and play an irreplaceable role.

3. The most serious thing about protecting the uterus and ovaries is that hysterectomy will cause unavoidable damage to the uterus and ovaries, causing irreparable harm to the body. The reason is that the blood supply to the uterus and ovaries is reduced by 50-70% after hysterectomy. At the same time, the uterus and ovaries lose the support of the uterus, the blood circulation system is seriously affected, and the endocrine function of the uterus and ovaries is greatly reduced or even declines, which has a negative impact on women's health. Foreign scientists have found that women who have had their hysterectomy experience uterine and ovarian decline four years earlier than women of the same age. The sooner the hysterectomy is performed, the faster the uterine and ovarian decline occurs, and the number of patients experiencing moderate to severe menopausal symptoms increases by 34%.

4. Menstrual function: The monthly menarche is a sign of female reproductive health. It is also an important component of female metabolism. It has the functions of promoting the upgrading of female hematopoietic system and removing toxins from the body.

5. Immune function The uterus also has immune function. Once the uterus is removed, the body's immune function will be damaged to varying degrees. 6. The uterus is located between the bladder and duodenum of the pelvis. It supports the internal organs, bladder and duodenum and maintains the normal position of the internal organs in the pelvis.