What is the retroverse uterus?

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The retroverse uterus is an anatomical variant of this organ that is present in 20-30% of women. The orientation of the uterus in the pelvic cavity is different from that of the rest of the women, who have a anteverted uterus.

The retroverted uterus points towards the back instead of forward and is therefore considered a uterine anomaly. However, this does not have any seriousness nor does it affect the fertility of women.

The only drawback of the retroverse uterus is that it can cause discomfort in some women, such as pain in sexual relationships.

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What is the retroverse uterus? - Causes and symptoms

Definition of a retroverted uterus

The retroverted uterus, also called an inverted or retroverted uterus, consists of an alteration in the position and orientation of the uterus inside the pelvis.

While the normal variant of the uterus (in anteversion) is tilted forward, the retroverse uterus points towards the vertical column and rests on the rectum.

In addition, the uterus can also be retroverted: oriented towards the back of the body and tilted on the rectum.

Different positions of the uterus

The diagnosis of the inverted uterus is made during a routine gynecological examination, usually the first time the woman goes to this specialist.

During a pelvic examination, the retroverted uterus may be confused with a mass or fibroid growth. Therefore, it will be necessary to perform an ultrasound ultrasound to determine the exact position of the uterus.



Degrees of retroversion

Depending on the inclination of the uterus inside the pelvis, it is possible to differentiate 3 degrees of retroversion.

Considering that in the normal variant of the uterus, in anteversion, it inclines forward and rests on the bladder, the degrees of retroversion that exist are the following:

Grade 1 The uterus is not so inclined forward and no longer rests on the bladder. Grade 2 The uterus is in an upright position, with the bottom of the sac upwards. Grade 3 The uterus is completely inclined towards the rectum. Grades of uterine retroversion

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