The 4 functions of the uterus for women

The uterus is located in the pelvic cavity, between the rectum and the bladder. Understanding the importance of the uterus to women can help women establish a healthy concept of maintaining the uterus, thereby effectively preventing uterine diseases such as uterine fibroids.

1. Protect menstrual function from infection

Menstruation is a sign of the maturity of female reproductive organs. The endometrium undergoes metabolism every month and is excreted from the body along with blood and mucus. This process promotes the renewal of the female hematopoietic system and eliminates toxins in the body. Menstruation also plays a self-cleaning role in flushing the vagina, which can protect the body from infection.

2. Reproductive function

The most important function of the uterus is to nurture the fetus and complete the continuation of the next generation of life. Pathologies in different parts of the uterus may affect women's reproductive function.

3. Maintain endocrine balance

The uterus also has the function of maintaining endocrine secretion. In addition to providing 50%-70% of the blood supply to the bilateral ovaries to maintain the function of the ovaries, it can also secrete prostaglandins, prolactin, insulin growth factor, relaxin, epithelial growth factor, endothelin, etc. It can also maintain the balance of multiple hormones and function together.

4. Protect the ovaries

The uterus and ovaries are both important reproductive organs. The uterus plays an important protective function for the ovaries because it can provide sufficient blood to the ovaries. Uterine diseases or even hysterectomy cause the ovaries to lose the support of the uterus, blood circulation is seriously affected, and the endocrine function of the ovaries is greatly reduced or even fails, which will accelerate female aging and have adverse effects on women's health.