Does the immature uterus experience menstruation
Release time : 06/10/2025 09:30:02
For women, the uterus is an extremely important organ.
Only a healthy uterus can give birth, and normal secretion of hormones can make the female's endocrine balance.
However, in everyday life, there are some women who are undersized. This condition is known as infantile uterus, which affects the fertility of women.
What is the cause of a premature uterus? Can a premature uterus menstruate? Does a premature uterus also fall under gynecological conditions, resulting from underdeveloped uterine growth?
The state of the uterus in an adult female is abnormal, which can affect menstruation and even fertility.
So, is a premature uterus capable of menstruating? Many patients with premature uteri still menstruate; however, due to poor ovarian function and small uterine size, their menstrual frequency is usually once a year, or possibly once every other year. As time progresses and age increases, they may experience amenorrhea.
The uterus may develop to a mature size before puberty or during growth, but if it does not reach the expected size, it will eventually become an infantile uterus.
Infantile uteri are structurally and morphologically normal, but they are smaller than normal uteri. The cervix of patients with infantile uteri is longer than that of normal women, and the external orifice is small. The cervical canal is mostly conical, and the entire uterus is either anteriorly or posteriorly flexed.
It is important to note that if the uterus is merely small, it may not be a direct cause of infertility.
Immature uterus leading to infertility is often accompanied by other reproductive organs that are also underdeveloped, such as the ovaries which cannot produce eggs normally. This is the true cause of infertility.
Infantile uterus can present with symptoms in the absence of pain or other physical signs that may be more readily apparent to some diseases. As a result, women are often unable to identify their condition as an infantile uterus.
And some symptoms of uterus are already shown in puberty.
The most common symptoms of an underdeveloped uterus include delayed menarche (the onset of menstruation), scanty menstrual flow, frequent dysmenorrhea, and abrupt cessation of menstruation.
In the diagnostic process of clinical medicine, it is necessary to first measure the size of the uterus through ultrasound, check whether there are abnormal conditions in the female's endocrine system outside the uterus, such as the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries. Can they function normally and successfully ovulate? And does the basic condition for reproduction exist?
A normal woman should have a normal fertility after sexual maturity.
However, if there are abnormalities in any of these organs, it can lead to hormonal dysfunction in women, delaying the development of the uterus and the onset of secondary sex characteristics. This ultimately results in female infertility.
One of the important reasons for uterine underdevelopment is due to incomplete function of the endocrine system, especially the failure of the ovaries to produce sufficient estrogen and progesterone, which can lead to uterine underdevelopment.
Immature uterus is a potential factor for female infertility.
If a woman discovers that she has an underdeveloped uterus after puberty, she should seek medical attention promptly.
The causes of an underdeveloped uterus, the primary reason for an underdeveloped uterus, is due to many issues that were not addressed during adolescence.
Adolescence is a critical period for everyone, as the body undergoes rapid growth and development. All organs begin to mature towards maturity.
During this period, many organs in the body are highly sensitive. If you encounter the following issues, it can easily lead to a premature uterus.
1. After entering puberty, girls start to pay more attention to their appearance and figure, and most girls "value being slim".
Under such circumstances, girls who excessively diet and severely restrict their diet can easily suffer from malnutrition.
Nutritional deficiencies can cause endocrine disorders in adolescent girls, leading to an insufficient secretion of sex hormones and ultimately resulting in immature uteri.
2. Women are generally keen on beauty, and possessing a slim waist is something many people strive for.
Pants-hugging is a fashion trend that many girls like to do. However, excessive pants-hugging can cause blood circulation to be hindered. The development of the uterus cannot receive sufficient blood supply, leading to delayed development.
3. Additionally, individuals with chronic diseases that affect the secretion of sex hormones are prone to uterine atresia.
How to treat uterus underdeveloped. Treatment of underdeveloped uterus can be divided into two types, namely medication and surgical treatment.
The treatment objective of the two methods is to make the uterus volume reach normal standards so that it can be able to carry a pregnancy.
1. Western medicine typically uses hormone therapy to treat premature uterine involution, stimulating the enlargement of the uterus through the stimulation of hormones.
Although this method can enlarge the uterus, if the ovaries cannot ovulate normally, it is impossible to conceive.
2. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, treatment for incomplete uterine development involves the method of nourishing the kidneys and enriching essence. However, this treatment cycle is very long and requires continuous treatment.
3. Surgical treatment of uterine atresia.
The common approach involves performing uterine dilation surgery using the combination of hysteroscopic and laparoscopic techniques to enlarge the uterine cavity. Post-operatively, if recovery is favorable, menstruation and fertility are generally restored to normal.
4. When treating a small uterus, it is important to pay attention to the following aspects of life: (1) Nutrition should be balanced, and vitamins and proteins can be supplemented more frequently. Food that is cold and stimulating should be avoided, and water intake should be increased.
(2) Prohibit staying up late.
Staying up late can lead to hormonal imbalances and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
(3) Pay attention to engaging in regular physical exercise to strengthen your body.
The normal uterus size is what? The uterine cavity volume of the uterus is significantly smaller than that of a normal uterus, and in some patients, the uterine cavity size may be only as small as that of an infant.
What is the normal size of the uterus? A healthy uterus typically measures between 5.5-7.5 cm in length, with a diameter of 3.0-4.0 cm in both vertical and horizontal directions. The size of the cervix is approximately 2.5-3.0 cm in length.
A healthy uterus of a mature woman should have three values summing up to 12.
However, in reality, there are still many women whose uteruses are slightly smaller than what we measure.
Additionally, excluding premature uterine involution, the size of the uterus is associated with the size of the human body.
If an individual is taller, then the size of her uterus will be greater than if she is shorter.
If the size of the uterus is only slightly larger than normal, it generally does not affect fertility.
Because the uterus itself has a relatively large degree of elasticity, during pregnancy, as the fetus continues to grow and enlarge, the uterus also needs to enlarge accordingly to accommodate the growth of the fetus. Therefore, if the difference in values is only slightly higher or lower, there is no need to worry about it affecting fertility.
Additionally, women who have had a child are likely to have a uterus larger than that of a woman without childbearing experience.
*The medical content involved in this text is for reading and reference only.
If you experience discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on the clinical examinations conducted by a physician in person.