An inverted uterus — a uterus that folds in on itself — is a serious, potentially deadly complication. (Illustration: Joamir Salcedo; photo: Getty Images) Some people assume that pregnancy and ...

Non-puerperal uterine inversion is an uncommon yet serious gynaecological condition that occurs independently of childbirth. It is characterised by the infolding or collapse of the uterine fundus into ...

Rucker — Obstetrician to Johnston-Willis Hospital. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue", page 47.

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Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, precisely timed contractions to allow a safe delivery. Hormones such as ...

Just as external sex organs such as the labia and clitoris can look vastly different on different people, so can those that are internal. This is a “congenital anomaly that someone is born with,” ...

Uterine rupture is a life-threatening tear in your uterus (where babies grow). If you’ve had a C-section, and then try for a vaginal birth, you're more likely to have a uterine rupture. But prompt ...

Some people assume that pregnancy and childbirth will be a smooth experience, and in many cases it is. But a small number of women experience a serious and potentially deadly complication known as an ...