Uterine size

Uterine size examination is a means of checking the length, width and thickness of the uterus by palpation to determine whether the uterus is normal or not. Basic Information Specialist classification: gynecological examination classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether women are fasting: not fasting Tips: Relax your body and actively cooperate with your doctor. Normal value The normal uterus is 5.5-7.5 cm long, 4.5-5.5 cm wide, 3.0-4.0 cm thick, and 2.5-3.0 cm long. Under normal conditions, the three values ​​add up to more than 12 cm. The uterine cavity is inverted triangle, about 6 cm deep, and the upper two corners are "uterine horns" leading to the fallopian tubes. The lower end is narrowed to "isthmus" and is about 1 cm long. The isthmus gradually expands during pregnancy and forms the lower uterus during labor. The ratio of uterus to cervix varies from age to age, 1:2 in infancy, 1:1 in puberty, and 2:1 in childbearing period. Clinical significance Abnormal results: uterine dysplasia - the length, width and thickness of the uterus are less than 5 cm, 4 cm, and 2 cm, respectively. People who need to be examined: adult women. Precautions Before the inspection: pay attention to rest. When checking: Relax your body and actively cooperate with your doctor. Inspection process The examiner becomes a lithotomy position, and married women are eligible for double or triple examination, and unmarried women undergo abdominal-rectal examination. In order to accurately know the size and development of the uterus, it is most accurate to do ultrasound examination of the uterus. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: women during menstruation. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no complications.

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