• Spermicide is placed on the outer rim of the cap and in the portion of the cap facing the vagina. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The vulva, which constitutes the external portion of the reproductive tract, leads into the vagina, which runs through the pelvic canal. (dogzone.com)
  • A portion of cervix projects into the vagina. (healthwisdom.org)
  • RADICAL- In this type of hysterectomy, the whole uterus, cervix, the tissues bordering the cervical area and upper part of the vagina are removed. (harcourthealth.com)
  • The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). (health.mil)
  • Usually, girls born with one half a uterus and one half a vagina are missing the kidney on the same side of the body. (medlineplus.gov)
  • After ensuring proper antiseptic preparation, the operator should introduce her gloved hand into the vagina, form a fist, and press upward on the lower uterus whilst pressing the uterine fundus with the external hand in the direction of the symphysis pubis. (glowm.com)
  • The opening into the uterus is called the internal os, and the opening into the vagina is called the external os. (definitions.net)
  • The lower part of the cervix, known as the vaginal portion of the cervix (or ectocervix), bulges into the top of the vagina. (definitions.net)
  • Usually the distal portion of the vagina is present because it has a separate embryologic origin. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Duplication and fusion anomalies have numerous manifestations (eg, as 2 uteri, 2 cervices, and 2 vaginas, or 2 uteri with 1 cervix and 1 vagina). (msdmanuals.com)
  • In the UK, this is accomplished by the surgical removal of the bitch's ovaries and uterus - a procedure usually performed between six months and one year of age. (dogzone.com)
  • Intraoperatively, the uterus and ovaries were within normal limits. (hindawi.com)
  • Endometriosis which is a condition in which the tissue lining the uterus grows outside near the ovaries which leads to intense pain and bleeding during periods. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Rare sites (5%): The ovaries, a rudimentary horn of a bicornuate uterus, broad ligaments, peritoneum and cervix. (gfmer.ch)
  • During a normal monthly cycle, one of a woman's ovaries will produce a mature egg that will travel through the fallopian tube into the uterus. (adam.com)
  • Ovaries and ovarian portions of ovotestes appear normal and demonstrate follicular growth with estradiol production. (medscape.com)
  • Uterine leiomyomas , better known as uterine fibroids , are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus.The most common tumor found in the female reproductive system, uterine fibroids are seen in 50-60% of women (rising to 70% by 50 years of age) and, in 30% of cases, cause morbidity due to abnormal uterine bleeding and pelvic pressure. (medscape.com)
  • Itseems to have an especial affinity for the uterus, exerting a powerful tonicand alterative influence upon this organ, and has hence been found highlybeneficial in many uterine derangements, as in amenorrhoea some forms of dysmenorrhoea , menorrhagia , chronic congestion of the uterus,enfeebled uterine nervous system, etc. (healthy.net)
  • The uterine tubes are uterine appendages located bilaterally at the superior portion of the uterine cavity. (medscape.com)
  • The distal portion of the uterine tube ends in an orientation encircling the ovary. (medscape.com)
  • The primary function of the uterine tubes is to transport sperm toward the egg, which is released by the ovary, and to then allow passage of the fertilized egg back to the uterus for implantation. (medscape.com)
  • Uterine cancers, Endometrium cancers or Ovarian cancer can also lead to the surgical removal of the uterus. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Cervical cancer affects the uterine Cervix The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb). (health.mil)
  • Ultrasonographic measurement of uterus size is valuable for predicting pathologies associated with abnormal uterine size. (who.int)
  • Bimanual uterine compression involves one hand internally putting upward pressure on the uterus, while the external hand puts pressure on the fundus through the abdomen. (glowm.com)
  • Uterine leiomyomas, better known as uterine fibroids , are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus. (medscape.com)
  • A previous doctor had performed abdominal uterine myomectomy for a pedunculated subserosal uterine fibroid on the right side of the posterior wall of the uterus near the internal cervical os. (bvsalud.org)
  • MRI two months after the myomectomy revealed a diverticulum-like structure 3 cm in diameter, communicating with the uterine lumen, on the right side of the posterior wall of the uterus. (bvsalud.org)
  • The main organ is the uterus. (healthwisdom.org)
  • At this time, the uterus is a pear- cording to body mass index (BMI) into shaped organ. (who.int)
  • Many people, including prominent bioethicist Father Tad Pacholczyk who compared a uterus transplant to a kidney transplant , believe that this is just like another other organ transplant and so a worthwhile endeavor. (catholiclane.com)
  • Urogenital peritoneum is a portion of the posterior abdominal peritoneum that is found below the linea terminalis. (wikipedia.org)
  • they may be pedunculated, can potentially grow into the abdomen or in the ligaments of the uterus, and are associated with bladder compression and abdominal distention. (medscape.com)
  • The Sonography was carried out by a fundus of the uterus becomes thicker with sonographist using abdominal sonography each pregnancy. (who.int)
  • Intra-abdominal findings included a 4-cm mass lesion on the posterior wall on the right side of the uterus. (bvsalud.org)
  • After cutting through the skin, fat, and muscle of the abdomen, the membrane that covers the internal organs is opened, exposing the bladder and uterus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Usually the bladder, uterus and lower portion of the bowel are well supported in the pelvis. (lifecare.com.au)
  • One section of the fallopian tube called the proximal tubal segment surfaces from the uterus and the other section called the distal tubal segment comes to an end in the fimbria that is located close to the ovary. (targetwoman.com)
  • The most common site is within a Fallopian tube, however, ectopic pregnancies can occur in the ovary, the abdomen, and in the lower portion of the uterus (the cervix). (medlineplus.gov)
  • The uterus was entirely anterior to the ovary, and vitellaria (glands) were abundant along both lateral portions of the worm, ending just posterior to the esophagus. (cdc.gov)
  • Such cases, however, should be confined to that group in which the etiology exists in the abnormal conditions of the uterus itself, and has little. (google.co.in)
  • The baby's head is then grasped and gently pulled with the rest of its body from the mother's uterus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The transducer sends harmless sound waves into your body that echo off structures inside, forming images of the uterus and fetus. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • A biophysical profile, or BPP, is a simple, painless procedure that combines ultrasound imaging with a nonstress test to assess the well-being of a fetus (developing baby) in the uterus. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The biophysical profile helps practitioners observe the fetus's heart rate, breathing, movement, muscle tone, and the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus in the uterus. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Activities that add points include the fetus opening the mouth, moving the arms or legs, or twisting and turning in the uterus. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • cervix , a part of the uterus, which can create problems with infertility and blockage of the urinary and bowel tracts. (health.mil)
  • Uterus and cervix problems: A baby girl may be born with an extra cervix and uterus, a half-formed uterus, or a blockage of the uterus. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Through a flexible hysteroscope, a 5-mm-diameter fistula was observed in the posterior wall of the uterus, and a contrast-enhanced pocket, measuring approximately 3 cm, was located behind it. (bvsalud.org)
  • These tubes exit the uterus through an area referred to as the cornua, forming a connection between the endometrial and peritoneal cavities. (medscape.com)
  • The nematode has a long rhabditiform esophagus with 3 portions: corpus (C), isthmus (I), and bulb (B). A single ovoid uninucleate egg (long arrow) is present in the uterus. (avma.org)
  • More common if implantation occurs in the narrower portion of the tube which is the isthmus. (gfmer.ch)
  • During a woman's lifetime, acceptable (BMI 20-24.99 kg/m2), over- the changes in morphology of the uterus weight (BMI 25-29.99 kg/m2) and obese result from changes to the muscular layer, (BMI 30 kg/m2). (who.int)
  • Re-joining the tubes can be established using a tubal cannulator which is inserted into the uterus via the cervix thus permitting the tube to be threaded along with a fine stent. (targetwoman.com)
  • a blue colored dye is injected through the cervix into the tubes and into the uterus. (targetwoman.com)
  • The tests used for diagnosing ailments of the uterus include PAP smear and Cervical examination. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Cervical cancer affects the cells of the cervix, located in the lower portion of the uterus. (novanthealth.org)
  • Treatment for cervical cancer can involve invasive surgeries, which a portion of the cervix is removed. (health.mil)
  • The portion entering the fistula on the internal cervical os side was resected employing a hysteroscope. (bvsalud.org)
  • The outer layer of the wall of the uterus is called the perimetrium. (histology-world.com)
  • The clitoris is internal as well as external -- and the whole thing is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside -- with legs, called crura , that are within the outer labia, as well as the clitoral (or vestibular) bulbs, which surround part of the lower portion of the vaginal canal. (scarleteen.com)
  • The fertilized egg implants itself in the lining of the uterus, where its reception has been well prepared in advance. (healthwisdom.org)
  • The isthmic portion of the left fallopian tube was noted to have a blue-purple bulge suspicious for ectopic pregnancy versus a hemorrhagic or necrotic process (Figure 2 ). (hindawi.com)
  • The ultrasound will also help visualize the pocket of amniotic fluid in the uterus and ensure that there is an appropriate amount for your stage of pregnancy. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • This may occur particularly with ectopic pregnancy in the interstitial portion of the tube. (gfmer.ch)
  • The rostral part of the ridge divides into medial and lateral portions. (ehd.org)
  • Her life was put at risk for a very invasive procedure, the removal of her uterus. (catholiclane.com)
  • Then the woman who received the uterus also underwent invasive surgery and put her own life at risk. (catholiclane.com)
  • One question: If the tumor doesn't bind estrogen or some portions of disease don't bind estrogen, you don't see it. (medscape.com)
  • [ 12 ] While US may be effective for confirming enlargement of the uterus and demonstrating the presence of fibroids or other pathology that can explain the patient's presenting symptoms, its efficacy depends on the equipment used and the body habitus of the patient. (medscape.com)
  • The form and size of the uterus change bleeding or pathology of the pelvis were with an individual's age and obstetric histo- excluded from the study. (who.int)
  • Immediately after delivery the size of the cent organs and the woman's menstrual uterus decreases, a result of the cessation period were considered. (who.int)
  • If a uterus develops, it is frequently small but may produce menstrual fluid that is unable to drain, causing pain. (msdmanuals.com)
  • For the BPP ultrasound, the practitioner uses imaging to observe the baby moving in the uterus and how much fluid is surrounding the baby. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The body is the bulk of the uterus. (histology-world.com)
  • particularly in the body portion [ 6 ]. (who.int)
  • knowingly dismembering a living unborn child and extracting such unborn child one piece at a time from the uterus through the use of clamps, grasping forceps, tongs, scissors or similar instruments that, through the convergence of two rigid levers, slice, crush or grasp a portion of the unborn child's body in order to cut or rip it off. (lifenews.com)
  • The portion displayed on the left is the pregnant horn (27 cm wide) and that displayed at the right had smaller cotyledons and was narrow (7 cm). (ivis.org)
  • During fetal life, the size of the uterus approval of the local ethics committee and initially increases at a slow rate until the end informed consent was obtained from all of the first trimester, after which it increas- participants. (who.int)
  • For the nonstress portion of the test, a fetal monitor measures the baby's heartbeat while moving and at rest. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • So the toco pressure is a relative measurement, ie, more or less pressure in the uterus. (24x7mag.com)
  • The cervix produces mucous which limits what can enter the uterus. (ivf1.com)
  • In some diseases, it becomes mandatory for the removal of the uterus so as to preserve the health of the person. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Expression and estrogen sensitivity of target genes and nuclear receptor coregulators were altered at mRNA and protein levels in adult uterus, prostate and brain. (researchgate.net)
  • es in size at a faster rate due to the in- In measuring the uterus by sonography, creased production of maternal estrogen. (who.int)
  • Knowledge of the normal dimensions of the sary to use a transmitter with a long focal uterus is important for evaluating the health centre, for which real-time scanning is the status of women and for forecasting the method of choice [ 3 ]. (who.int)
  • The chance for massive exploitation of poor women willing to sell their functioning uterus to the highest bidder scares me. (catholiclane.com)
  • Currently, no screening tests for cancer of the uterus are recommended for asymptomatic women. (medscape.com)
  • In the lower than did not way a small ambulance latter portions of the itch. (rehatrans.com)
  • The cervix is the small opening to the uterus. (ivf1.com)
  • The period requisite for the occurrence of normal involution of the uterus will vary somewhat in different cases and in the same cases in different confinements, it being in some measure dependent upon the physiological condition of the system at the time. (google.co.in)