What is the uterus?
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Healthwise answered:The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ in a woman's lower abdomen in which a fetus grows during pregnancy. When a woman is not pregnant, her monthly menstrual period flows from the uterus.
The lower part of the uterus (cervix) opens into the vagina. The opening to the cervix is narrow except during labor and birth, when it stretches and widens to allow the baby's passage out of the uterus.
The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ in a woman's lower abdomen in which a fetus grows during pregnancy. When a woman is not pregnant, her monthly menstrual period flows from the uterus.The lower part of the uterus (cervix) opens into the... More -
Dr. Jan Shifren answered:The uterus is a muscular, fist-sized organ shaped like an upside-down pear. The primary job of the uterus is to harbor a growing baby during pregnancy. Uterine muscles contract during orgasm, producing a pleasurable sensation.The uterus is a muscular, fist-sized organ shaped like an upside-down pear. The primary job of the uterus is to harbor a growing baby during pregnancy. Uterine muscles contract during orgasm, producing a pleasurable sensation. More
