The uterus is one of the most important reproductive organs in women, with the vital mission of nurturing new life. From puberty when it matures and begins its heavy responsibilities — producing menstruation, supporting conception and childbirth — to its gradual decline with age, the uterus is constantly exposed to various injuries and diseases.
Many women of childbearing age neither use contraception nor undergo sterilization, believing that unintended pregnancy can simply be resolved by abortion. Some young women engage in reckless relationships and experience premarital pregnancy, forcing them to have induced abortions. Repeated abortions frequently cause intrauterine infection, cervical or uterine adhesions, and lead to secondary infertility.
Women with promiscuous sexual behavior, especially those with multiple partners, or poor menstrual hygiene put their uterus at high risk. This can easily lead to endometritis and cervical erosion. Women with cervical erosion have a more than 7‑fold higher risk of developing cervical cancer than those without. Postcoital bleeding or slight irregular vaginal bleeding may be early warning signs of cervical cancer.
The uterus is also a common site for uterine fibroids, which can be intramural, subserosal, submucosal, or cervical. They may grow alone or coexist, causing symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, increased discharge, and lower abdominal discomfort. Although malignant transformation is rare, fibroids still seriously threaten physical and mental health.
To keep the uterus healthy and avoid complications, protection must start from adolescence through old age. Women should maintain self‑respect, avoid extramarital affairs, refrain from early marriage, early pregnancy and premarital conception, and prevent repeated abortions. Good prenatal care, regular checkups, avoiding intercourse in early pregnancy and three months before delivery, and timely gynecological examinations with complete treatment are all essential.