The Uterus Powerpoint Presentation



The Uterus

  •  ABOUT 60%of women uterus reaches adult stage by age 15 years.
  • There is sudden increase in weight and height during adolescent phase of development.
  • The body leans forward from the isthmus and bends over slightly at the junction with the cervix.
  • Its adopt an anteverted and anteflexed position.
  • In about 10% of women, the uterus lean backwards instead of forward so it adopt retroverted and retroflexed position. This may cause painful coitus and infertility. 
  • SITUATION- It lies in the true pelvis.
  • SHAPE- Resemble an English pear. 
  • SIZE- 7.5cm long, 5cm wide, 2.5cm thick. The weight  is approximately 57g.


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