Uterus
Synopsis of Uterus
The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped muscular organ located in the female pelvis, between the bladder and rectum. It plays a central role in menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, and labor. The uterus is divided into three main parts:
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Fundus: The upper, rounded portion above the fallopian tubes
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Body (corpus): The central region where implantation and fetal development occur
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Cervix: The lower, narrow portion that connects the uterus to the vagina
The inner lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, thickens each month in preparation for a fertilized egg. If implantation does not occur, this lining sheds during menstruation. If fertilization and implantation take place, the uterus supports the growing fetus through all stages of gestation.
The uterus is vital for female reproductive health and can be affected by hormonal changes, structural abnormalities, or chronic conditions. Common uterine-related conditions include:
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Fibroids (leiomyomas): Noncancerous tumors of the uterine muscle, often causing pain, heavy bleeding, or fertility issues
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Endometriosis: A condition in which tissue similar to the endometrium grows outside the uterus, causing pain and inflammation
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Adenomyosis: When endometrial tissue grows into the muscular wall of the uterus
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Uterine prolapse: The uterus descends into or outside the vaginal canal due to weakened pelvic muscles
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Uterine cancer: Typically involves the endometrium and may present with abnormal bleeding
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Menstrual irregularities: Often caused by hormonal imbalance, polyps, or stress
Ultrasound, MRI, and hormone testing are often used to diagnose uterine conditions.
Natural remedies to support Uterus
Chaste tree (Vitex): Balances hormones and supports menstrual regularity
Dong quai and black cohosh: Traditionally used to tone the uterus and ease menstrual discomfort
Magnesium and vitamin B6: Help reduce uterine cramping and support hormone metabolism
Omega-3 fatty acids: Reduce inflammation in conditions like endometriosis
Castor oil packs: Used topically to support uterine detox and relieve pain
Avoid xenoestrogens: Found in plastics and synthetic products, which may disrupt hormonal balance
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Uterus.
amino acids
astragalus
barley
black cohosh
chamomile
chaste tree
damiana
dong quai root
fennel
fenugreek
folate
genistein
ginger
ginseng
gotu kola
hawthorn
horsetail
licorice root
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
maca
magnesium
motherwort
omega-3 fatty acids
parsley
phytocannabinoids
protein
raspberry
rose oil
soybean
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
wild yam
zinc
red clover
squawvine
chickweed
mugwort
anise
blessed thistle
peony
yarrow
root tuber
dioscorea
guelder rose
shepherd's purse
yohimbe
soy isoflavones
8-Prenylnaringenin
Angelica archanglica
Achyranthes bidentata
Asoka
Alpine Lily
Angelica
Angelica gigas nakai
Asparagus racemosus
Asoka Tree
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
Agnoside
Agnusides
Abutua
Agnuside
Anise
Ashoka
Abuta
Blue Cohosh
Brassica
Bovine (unspecified)
Bugbane
Bovine Protein
Black Haw
Black Cohosh
berry
Bethroot
Barbasco
Bovine (unspecified)
Blackhaw
Cyperus (unspecified)
Chinese Yam
Cohosh
Chinese Chastetree
Clary sage
Castor oil derivative (unspecified)
Curcuma comosa
Cynanchum wilfordii
Chinese mugwort
Cramp Bark
Castor
Casticin
Cyperus rotundus
Chastetree
Chinese peony
Chinese Motherwort
Crinum latifolium
Carthamus
Cherokee Rose
Damiana
Dioscorea hondurensis
Daidzein
Dioscorea oppositifolia
Dong Quai
Diosgenin
Damask rose
European Pennyroyal
Eurypeptides
Elephant Yam
Essential oil (unspecified)
European peony
Evening Primrose Oil
evening primrose oil
Evening Primrose oil
Estrogen
Folic Acid
Fat (unspecified)
Flax
Fo-Ti
False Unicorn Root
Flaxseed
Flax lignans
Five-leaf Chastetree
False Unicorn
French rose
Fenugreek
Fennel
Folate
Gamma Linolenic Acid
Gamma-linolenic acid
Gingerol
Growth factors
Giant Trillium
Genistein
Golden Ragwort
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Isoflavones (unspecified)
isoflavone (unspecified)
Isoflavones
Iodine
Isoflavones (mixed)
Jujube seeds
jasmine
Korean Angelica
Lady's Mantle
Ligustilide
Licorice
Ligustilides
Lilium humboldtii
Lipids (unspecified)
Lignan (unspecified)
Lignans (mixed)
Leptadenia
Lignans
Loranthus
Labisia pumila
Motherwort
Montanoa tomentosa
Maca
Mexican Yam
Miroestrol
Mugwort
Macaenes
Nut Grass
Omega-6
Ovary
Oxytocin
Ovary
Osthole
Pennyroyal
Progesterone
Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
Pulsatilla
Pennyroyal (unspecified)
Phlomis umbrosa
Palm-Leaf Raspberry
Placenta
Provence Rose
Placental protein
Protein (unspecified)
Paeoniflorin
Pregnane
Porcine
Potato Yam
Pubescent Angelica
Phytocannabinoid (unspecified)
Progesterone
Phytoestrogen
Placenta
Prickly Chaff Flower
Paeonia moutan
Pig
Phytoestrogen (unspecified)
Phytoestrol (unspecified)
Raspberry
Royal Jelly
Rehmannia
Relaxin
Red Raspberry
Rose
Red Clover
Sapogenin
Sichuan Lovage
Soy
Soy Isoflavones
Squawvine
Sanguisorba
Safed musli
sage oil
Stem Cells
Shataverins
Shepherd's Purse
Scotch Broom
Schisandra
seaweed
Squaw Vine
Schisandrin
Tiger Lily
Tree Peony
Tofu
Thai kudzu
Uterus
Uterus
Vitamin E (unspecified)
Vitamin B9 (calcium methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vegetable (unspecified)
Vitamin B9
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol succinate)
Vitamin B9 (unspecified)
Vitamin E
Vitexicarpin
Vitamin B9 (calcium methylfolate)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl succinate)
Vitex negundo
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
Viburnum (unspecified)
Vitamin B9 (folic acid/folate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin B9 (methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vitamin E (not specified)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Vitex (unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
White Dead Nettle Flower
White Lily
White Peony
Wild carrot
Wild Yam
Western Mugwort
White Nettle
yohimbine
Yam (unspecified)
