Is it better to have a large or small uterus?

The uterus is a very important and critical reproductive organ for women. Life is conceived in this place, and it is also an important place for women's menstruation. Although the normal size of the uterus will vary to a certain extent, it generally has a numerical value. Many women have a uterus that is too large or too small, which is quite worrying. So, is it better to have a big or small uterus? Let’s take a closer look below.

The uterus is a complex structure located at the top of a woman's vagina. The structures of the uterus from outside to inside are the serosa, muscularis, and mucosa. The uterine wall is divided into three layers from outside to inside: the exometrium, myometrium and endometrium.

What is the normal range of uterine size?

The size of the uterus is 5.5-7.5cm in longitudinal diameter, 3.0-4.0cm in anterior-posterior diameter, 4.5-5.5cm in transverse diameter, and 2.5-3.0cm in cervical length. The uterus of an adult woman is about 7-8 cm long, 4-5 cm wide at the bottom, 2-3 cm thick, and weighs about 40-50 grams.

The normal range of uterine size varies at different times of the menstrual cycle:

The normal thickness of the uterus is different. If the endometrium is thick, menstruation is likely to be very painful and the fertilized egg will not be easy to implant. Generally speaking, the normal thickness of the endometrium is 0.2-1.0 cm. During menstruation, the functional layer of the endometrium is shed, leaving the basal layer. The normal thickness of the endometrium during the proliferative phase, which is the 6th to 14th day of menstruation, is about 1-3mm. The secretory phase is from the 15th to 28th day of menstruation, and the thickness of the endometrium is about 5-7mm.

A uterus that is too large or too small is not good. If the uterus is naturally enlarged, there is nothing wrong with it. However, if it is abnormally large, you should consider whether it is uterine hypertrophy, an enlarged uterus caused by endometriosis, or an enlarged uterus caused by uterine fibroids.

The above is an introduction to whether it is better to have a large or small uterus. I hope it will help you understand. Generally speaking, as long as the size of the uterus remains within a certain range, there will be no major problems. You can check your body from time to time, because the uterus is also very prone to disease. Once there is any abnormality, you should go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.