The uterus nourishes and protects a fetus before birth, located in the pelvic cavity and made up of the cervix and body. It supports neighboring organs, directs blood flow during arousal and intercourse, and allows for fertilization and growth of a fetus.
The main function of the uterus is to nourish and provide a safe place for a fetus before it is born. The uterus is located in the pelvic cavity in females between the rectum and the bladder, and is made up of two parts: the cervix and the body. Neighboring organs are supported by the uterus due to its placement. The uterus is where a sperm is implanted into an egg, which is then implanted into the uterine wall. Another function of this organ is to direct blood flow to the sexual organs during arousal and intercourse.
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus and is made up of muscle tissue. The functions of the cervix include providing support for the body of the uterus, known as the corpus or fundus, and allowing for the flow of menstruation. Also, sperm enters the uterus through the cervix, because the cervix opens into the vaginal canal. In the body of the uterus, the fetus is housed and the fallopian tubes are connected. Organs such as the bladder and bowel depend on the positioning of the uterus to keep their structures in place within the body.
About once a month, the ovaries release ova, or eggs, which are carried down the fallopian tubes into the uterus. If sperm is present in the cervix, an egg could be fertilized, after which it implants itself in the uterine wall and becomes an embryo. The embryo creates a protective sac around it, known as the placenta, and the egg develops into a fetus. The placenta is connected to the uterine wall, so the fetus is able to obtain nutrients and nourishment from the mother. One function of the uterus is to allow the fetus to grow inside it for about nine months until birth.
The uterus also directs blood flow to the genitals during times of sexual arousal. It does so naturally, because it’s a hormone-driven female organ. When ovulation occurs, the uterus directs blood flow more often to the genitals and sexual organs, increasing the chances of fertilization. During arousal, blood flow is directed to the ovaries, vagina, labia, and clitoris. This particular feature may even help uterine orgasm occur in some women.
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