Uterus is the main organ of the female reproductive system, intended for bearing and subsequent expulsion of the fetus. The base of the fixing apparatus of this organ is the pelvic diaphragm, and the supporting function is performed by the ligaments, namely the paired round ligament of the uterus, the wide uterine ligaments, the paired rectal and sacral.
Round uterine ligament - features
Round ligament of the uterus is a pair of ligaments that originate in the area of the fallopian tubes , then towards the side wall of the small pelvis and the inguinal canal, passing through which end in the region of the pubis and labia. The basis of round ligaments is fibrous tissue, with an admixture of smooth muscle fibers. At the exit from the inguinal ring, a ligament is surrounded by fatty segments.
Often the site of the peritoneum falls along with the ligaments in the inguinal canal, in medicine this place is called the Nukkova adiverticula. Here, as a rule, cysts of the round ligament of the uterus with the corresponding name (cysts of Nukka) are formed.
These cysts of the round ligament of the uterus are filled with serous fluid, in consequence can reach the size of this dropsy. Also, in addition to cysts, fibroids and malignant tumors can appear in the round ligament of the uterus, which for a long time develop without any symptoms.
With growth and under the influence of cyclic hormonal changes, cysts and tumors in the round ligament of the uterus begin to show symptoms in the form of pain in the lower abdomen and inguinal region. Treatment of cysts and other formations of various nature in the round ligament of the uterus is extremely rapid.
Pain in the uterine ligament during pregnancy
Pain in the round ligament of the uterus during pregnancy is associated with its stretching and does not pose a threat to the health of the mother and child. As a rule, the pain sensations are shooting character and localized on the right side of the pelvis, are strengthened with physical activity.