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  2. Uterine contraction - Wikipedia

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    Throughout pregnancy, the uterus experiences motor denervation, thus inhibiting spontaneous contractions. The remaining contractions are predominantly hormonally controlled. The decrease in the coordination of uterine smooth muscles cells reduces the effectiveness of contractions, causing the uterus to enter a state of uterine quiescence. [8]

  3. Wandering womb - Wikipedia

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    Soranus of Ephesus, another second century CE physician, opposed the theory of the "wandering womb". In a description of what he labelled "hysterical suffocation" – suffocation arising in the uterus – Soranus wrote, "the uterus does not issue forth like a wild animal from the lair, delighted by fragrant odors and fleeing bad odors, rather it is drawn together because of stricture caused by ...

  4. Female reproductive system - Wikipedia

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    The uterus or womb is the major female reproductive organ. The uterus provides mechanical protection, nutritional support, and waste removal for the developing embryo (weeks 1 to 8) and fetus (from week 9 until the delivery). In addition, contractions in the muscular wall of the uterus are important in pushing out the fetus at the time of birth.

  5. What it’s like to have uterine prolapse: ‘It felt like I was ...

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    As for sex, Julian says it is “awkward,” because she has to explain why her “uterus and cervix are visible.” How is uterine prolapse treated? For mild cases of uterine prolapse, treatment ...

  6. Here's everything you need to know about how ultrasounds work

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    The reason why we use gel is because without this we're not able to see anything. So like, this is your uterus. Fluid is black. See that black? That's your bladder. ... 'I can't move at all': Man ...

  7. What is an inverted uterus? - AOL

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    This mom experienced an inverted uterus during childbirth, which is when the uterus folds in on itself.

  8. Vaginal contraction - Wikipedia

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    Vaginal contractions are contractions of the pelvic muscles surrounding the vagina, especially the pubococcygeus muscle.Vaginal contractions are generally an involuntary muscular response to orgasm.

  9. What is a tilted uterus and why does it happen? - AOL

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    A uterus is a muscular organ in the female pelvis that holds and nourishes the fetus during pregnancy. "In most women, the uterus is positioned forward," Greves says. Meaning, it's tilted a little ...