A tilted uterus, also known as a retroverted uterus, can cause pain during menstruation or intercourse, mild incontinence, UTIs, tampon use problems, and fertility issues. Treatment options include surgery, exercises, and using a pessary. In rare cases, it can cause difficulty conceiving or complications during pregnancy.
A tilted uterus, also known as a tilted uterus or uterus, occurs when a woman’s uterus is tilted back towards the pelvis. The condition may also be referred to as a retroflexed, retracted, or retroverted uterus, or uterine retroversion. Normally, the uterus, which is the organ in which a baby grows and develops, is positioned vertically in the pelvis.
This condition can occur if the uterus never moves into the correct position during childhood or adolescence. It can also result from endometriosis or uterine fibroids, both of which can cause scarring that can contribute to organ placement. In other cases, childbirth can affect the position. During pregnancy, the ligaments that hold the uterus in its correct position can sometimes become permanently stretched, although they usually regain their elasticity and the uterus returns to a more upright or forward position after pregnancy.
Many women will never know they have a tilted uterus unless it causes a problem. Symptoms include pain with menstruation or intercourse, mild incontinence, urinary tract infections (UTIs), problems with tampon use, and fertility problems. Most cases are discovered during a regular pelvic exam by a gynecologist.
If the location is causing a problem, treatment may include surgical correction. There are two main techniques for correction: a uterine suspension and the UPLIFT procedure. An exercise called “knee-chest” can also help; however, it’s only a temporary fix and won’t work if the problem is related to endometriosis or fibroids. Another option is to use a pessary, a silicone object that is inserted into the vagina to hold the uterus in place.
In rare cases, a tilted uterus can contribute to difficulty conceiving or cause problems with pregnancy. During pregnancy, the uterus typically moves forward into its correct position by the end of the first trimester. In rare cases, however, the placement can cause miscarriage. Most pregnancies involving a tilted uterus typically reach full term without related complications.
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