Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Uterus

The uterus is a muscular organ located in the female pelvis, between the bladder and rectum. It is an essential reproductive organ, playing a significant role in pregnancy by providing a place for the fetus to grow and develop. The uterine walls form a protective barrier and produce hormones to support the growth an…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 128× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

The uterus is a muscular organ located in the female pelvis, between the bladder and rectum. It is an essential reproductive organ, playing a significant role in pregnancy by providing a place for the fetus to grow and develop. The uterine walls form a protective barrier and produce hormones to support the growth and development of the fetus. During labor, the uterus contracts and relaxes to facilitate childbirth. The uterus is also important for menstrual health, as it sheds its lining each month during the menstrual cycle.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 128 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Uterus, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Medical and Surgical Urology.

Journal editorial board
Paul Rusilko · United States Rifat Hamoudi · United Kingdom Sam Brancato · United States

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