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Y our uterus, which, on average, is about the size of an apple, is designed to expand during pregnancy to house a growing fetus. But if you're not pregnant, a swollen or enlarged uterus is typically a ...

The cervical os is a narrow opening at each end of the cervix (which connects the vagina with the main body of the uterus via the endocervical canal). The cervix is about an inch long but can vary in ...

Uterine fibroids mainly develop in the wall of the uterus (womb), but rarely may form pouches or stalks outside the womb. When fibroids grow too large, the body can no longer provide them with enough ...

Westend61 / Getty Images A Chinese Wall is an ethical concept of separation between groups, departments, or individuals within the same organization—a virtual barrier that prohibits ...

It typically happens if strong uterine contractions cause the device to move out of place. The odds of an IUD expulsion are rare: About 6% of people with an IUD report it. An IUD is one of the ...

How common is endometrial cancer? In the United States, cancer of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs. The American Cancer Society ...