ABOUT 60%of women uterus reaches adult stage by age 15 years.
There is sudden increase in weight and height during adolescent phase of development.
The body leans forward from the isthmus and bends over slightly at the junction with the cervix.
Its adopt an anteverted and anteflexed position.
In about 10% of women, the uterus lean backwards instead of forward so it adopt retroverted and retroflexed position. This may cause painful coitus and infertility.
SITUATION- It lies in the true pelvis.
SHAPE- Resemble an English pear.
SIZE- 7.5cm long, 5cm wide, 2.5cm thick. The weight is approximately 57g.
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