| Document and Entity Information | May 11, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Trading Symbol | UTRS |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Registrant Name | Minerva Surgical, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001452965 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-40919 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-3422906 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4255 Burton Dr |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Santa Clara |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 95054 |
| City Area Code | 855 |
| Local Phone Number | 646-7874 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
