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Uterine Function and Abnormalities Causing Infertility

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Infertility

Part of the book series: Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology ((CPOG))

Abstract

The uterus fulfills a number of roles in reproduction. At the cervix, the uterus traps seminal fluid in the cervical secreations where spermatozoa are either stored in crypts for later use or immediately swim cephalad into the fallopian tubes. With ejaculation of semen into the posterior fornix of the vagina, the uterus begins a series of rhythmic contractions that aid the transport of spermatozoa to the fallopian tubes. This process is mediated by prostaglandins contained within the seminal fluid (1) and sperm can be found in the human fallopian tubes as early as 5 minutes after insemination (2).

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  1. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Section of Reproductive Endocrinology, The Medical College of Wisconsin, 8700 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, USA

    James Aiman M.D. (Associate Professor / Director) (Associate Professor / Director)

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Bates, G.W., Wiser, W.L. (1984). Uterine Function and Abnormalities Causing Infertility. In: Aiman, J. (eds) Infertility. Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8265-2_8

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