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  1. Uterus (image) 
    The uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis between the bladder and rectum. The ovaries ... and implant itself in the lining of the uterus. The main function of the uterus is to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19263.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Congenital uterine anomalies (image) 
    ... malformations of the female reproductive tract. Examples include uterus didelphys (double uterus), arcuate uterus (uterus with a dent on the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19926.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hysterectomy - Series (image) 
    The uterus is joined at the cervix to the vagina and by the fallopian or uterine tubes to the ... A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus, resulting in the ... or the vagina. Hysterectomy may be recommended for: Severe, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100029_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. C-section - series (image) 
    ... the baby is positioned head down in the uterus. ... Next, the surgeon opens the uterus with either a horizontal or vertical incision, regardless the direction of the skin/abdominal incision. A vertical incision on the uterus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100191_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. D and C - series (image) 
    The uterus is located in the abdomen and is the site of fetal development during pregnancy. The body (fundus) of the uterus narrows and forms the cervix. The cervix opens ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100013_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Chorionic villus sampling - series (image) 
    ... chorionic villus sample, your surgeon either enters the uterus through the cervix (transcervical procedure) or through the abdomen (transabdominal procedure). The fetus' position in the uterus determines which procedure the surgeon uses.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100194_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling - series (image) 
    ... then inserts a needle through your abdomen and uterus and into the umbilical cord and withdraws a ... the amniotic sac. The placenta's position in the uterus and the spot where it connects to the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100196_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Tubal ligation - Series (image) 
    The ovaries are connected to the uterus by the uterine tubes (fallopian tubes). The egg travels through the tube to the uterus. ... preventing transport of the egg (ovum) to the uterus. Tubal ligation may be recommended for adult women ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100044_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Pelvic laparoscopy - series (image) 
    ... The fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus. ... pain due to uterine tissue found outside the uterus in the abdomen (endometriosis) Infections (pelvic inflammatory disease) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100131_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Breech - series (image) 
    ... is positioned head down, or cephalic, in the uterus. ... your bottom in the air, which allows your uterus to drop forward. Your doctor may also try ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100193_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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