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When i lie down and press on my lower abdomen, it feels hard. i'm guessing this is my uterus. is it normal to feel your uterus if you aren't pregnant?

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Dr. Willa Terry answered

Sometimes: If you think you may be pregnant - please check it out with a home test or a visit to your doctor. Yes, one can palpate the uterus during an abdominal exam - particularly if the woman is thin.

Answered 8/5/2016

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A member asked:

When i lie down and press on my lower abdomen, it feels hard. i'm guessing this is my uterus. is it normal to feel your uterus if you aren't pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Willa Terry answered

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