Uterorectal fossa effusion

Introduction The rectal uterine fossa refers to the dimple between the uterus and the rectum. It is the lowest point of female peritoneal reflex, and the general peritoneal effusion will be left here.

Cause

Ectopic pregnancy, tubal inflammation, etc. can cause this symptom.

an examination

Related inspection

Gynecological ultrasound uterine salpingography

During the examination, you can check for abnormalities after palpation. If there is fullness and tenderness, there may be blood accumulation, and a diagnostic sacral puncture can be diagnosed.

Differential diagnosis

Can be distinguished from endometrial shedding.

Irregular detachment of the endometrium can lead to abnormal uterine bleeding. It is more common in women of childbearing age. Due to follicular hypoplasia, despite ovulation, luteal atrophy or persistence, estrogen and progesterone cannot fall rapidly, and the endometrium irregularly falls off. Increase bleeding.

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