Anteverted Uterus Symptoms and Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention

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#disease #healthy #healthcare • --- • https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health... • What is an anteverted uterus? • An anteverted uterus is when your uterus tilts forward at your cervix. Your uterus plays a critical role in your reproductive system. This upside-down pear-shaped organ is responsible for holding a baby during pregnancy and is a vital part of menstruation. It's located between your bladder and your rectum in your pelvis, although its exact positioning varies. A uterus being anteverted simply describes its position within your pelvis. • If your uterus is anteverted, the top part of your uterus is aimed at your pubic bone, and your cervix is aimed towards your rectum. An anteverted uterus typically sits on top and slightly behind the bladder and in front of your rectum. • Your uterus being in an anteverted position doesn't cause any health complications. It's considered a typical position of the uterus. You likely will not know your uterus is shaped this way until your healthcare provider tells you. In some cases, an anteverted uterus has a forward tilt that is severe. This can put pressure on your pelvis and cause discomfort during sex or menstruation. • How common is an anteverted uterus? • Approximately 70% to 75% of women or people designated female at birth (DFAB) have an anteverted uterus. It's a normal position of the uterus. • What is the typical size of an anteverted uterus? • An anteverted uterus is about the size of your fist. The average uterus measures 3 to 4 inches high and 2.5 inches wide, but the size of your uterus and its position within your pelvis (being anteverted) aren't directly related. • • Symptoms and Causes • What are the signs of an anteverted uterus? • You will most likely not have any symptoms of an anteverted uterus. It's not known to cause any health concerns. It simply describes the position your uterus sits within your pelvis. In some cases, the tilt is extreme and can cause pain. If this is the case, you might feel pain during sex or discomfort in your pelvic region. • Some people have the opposite of an anteverted uterus called a retroverted uterus. If you have a retroverted uterus, you're more likely to have symptoms like back pain or discomfort during sex. A retroverted uterus tilts backward towards the rectum. • What causes an anteverted uterus? • You're usually born with an anteverted uterus. This is not always the case, though. Your uterus has the unique ability to grow and shift, so you can develop an anteverted uterus later in life. • When a person is pregnant, a retroverted uterus will shift to an anteverted uterus around the second trimester. It can sometimes remain in the anteverted position. Scar tissue or adhesions from surgery or conditions like endometriosis can cause a retroverted uterus to change to an anteverted position. • Diagnosis and Tests • How is an anteverted uterus diagnosed? • Your healthcare provider can tell if you have an anteverted uterus by doing a pelvic exam. During this exam, your healthcare provider will look and feel your vagina, cervix, uterus and ovaries. A transvaginal ultrasound can also confirm which way your uterus tilts. • Management and Treatment • Do you need treatment for an anteverted uterus? • An anteverted uterus doesn't require treatment. It's considered a typical position for your uterus to be in. • Prevention • How can I prevent health risks from an anteverted uterus? • There is nothing you can do to prevent an anteverted uterus, but you can prevent health complications of your uterus. Some things you can do are: • Wear condoms and limit your sexual partners to help reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs). • Get routine pelvic exams and Pap tests. • Talk to your healthcare provider about any changes in menstruation, including the amount of bleeding and length of periods. • Discuss any discomfort or pain in your pelvic region, abdomen and low back with your healthcare provider.

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