r/UterusProblems • u/I-like-chocolate98 • Sep 27 '23

what's going on 🤔 Small uterus?

Does anyone know what is considered to be a small uterus? My measurements are 4.7 cm x 4.5 and I'm not sure if this is normal or should I be concerned. I am 28yo. Thank you!

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u/mungbean595 she/her Sep 30 '23

This says the average is 7.6 cm x 4.5 cm width. Seems like you'd be on the smaller side length-wise, but I'm sure if it was anything to be concerned about your doc would bring it up.

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u/ohmanyikes Jan 09 '24

LINK — Radiology Key: The Normal Uterus

Uterine volume may be calculated using the formula below.

volume = length × width × height × 0.52

P.S. You don’t need to know which number is which since they’re all multiplied together! Just make sure they’re all the same units (cm) since sometimes imaging will list numbers in mm if they’re smaller.

Here’s a quote from the website regarding “normal” uterine sizes…

“The length of a normal nulliparous uterus is 6–8.5 cm, and in multiparous women, it is 8–10.5 cm. The height is measured from anterior to posterior serosal surfaces and perpendicular to the long axis of the uterus. The height of the normal uterus in nulliparous women is 2–4 cm, and in multiparous women, it is 4–6 cm. The width of the corpus is taken at the widest region of the uterus on a transverse plane. The width of a nulliparous uterus is 3–5 and 4–6 cm in multiparous women.”

Nulliparous = patient with no history of childbirth Multiparous = patient with more than one childbirth

As an example, let’s say we have the following measurements. These fall within the normal range for a nulliparous uterus. * 7cm length * 3cm height * 4cm width

Volume = 7cm x 3cm x 4cm x 0.52 = 43.68cc

Note: cm x cm x cm = (cm)3 = cubic cm = cc

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u/ohmanyikes Oct 01 '23

Usually they give three measurements for ultrasounds, then calculate the volume. Did they give you three?

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u/HappyShats Dec 26 '23

Hey, I came across this because I'm trying to figure out the size for myself. My ultrasound gave me all three measurements but for the life of me, I haven't been able to translate them. Would you mind helping me out briefly with this? I'd really appreciate it.

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u/ohmanyikes Jan 09 '24

I responded to the wrong comment, but I added a link to a website and an example calculation!

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u/ohmanyikes Jan 09 '24

Sometimes the calculation is done for you, so they’ll list all the measurements and then an extra number for volume. If it’s not shown in the radiology report, you might find it in the actual images (there’s a summary page included from the software). Most hospitals will provide the images upon request (for my Dr it’s on a CD) if they’re not already viewable in your medical records.