What is the uterus?

Q: What is the uterus?



A: The uterus is a pear-shaped organ inside the female body and is part of the reproductive system.

Q: What happens in the uterus during pregnancy?



A: The uterus is the place where a baby grows for nine months during pregnancy.

Q: Where is the uterus located in the female body?



A: The uterus is located behind the bladder and in front of the rectum.

Q: What is the weight of the uterus?



A: The uterus weighs around 70 grams.

Q: What is the endometrium?



A: The endometrium is the tissue that lines the uterus.

Q: What is the function of the endometrium in the uterus?



A: The endometrium is made thick with blood and fluid by a hormone called estrogen, which gives the growing baby what it needs to grow.

Q: What happens to the endometrium every month?



A: The endometrium leaves the uterus as the monthly flow of blood, also known as menstruation, and then it will form again every 28 days or a different number of days for each woman.

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