Uterine glands

Uterine glands (lat. Gīnae) are four pairs of paired glands located in the thickness of the walls of the uterus, producing secretions that subsequently enter the uterine cavity.[1]

In the human uterus there are about a dozen fallopian tubes, as well as many unpaired processes - the uterine (fallopian) glands, which ultimately flow into the uterus. The uterine glands are located along the periphery, parallel to the long axis of the uterus, and there are two glands in each half. Glandular tissue is located, like the epithelium, under the layer of the uterine mucosa. They divide the body of the uterus into anterior and posterior lobes.

The glands of the uterus play an important role in a woman’s reproductive function. They produce cervical mucus, which protects the uterus from infections and promotes the movement of sperm towards the egg during ovulation. In addition, the uterine glands are involved in preparing the uterus for pregnancy by increasing the production of hormones and nutrients necessary for the development of the embryo. They also support uterine health and function after childbirth and menopause.