Anteverted Uterus

An anteverted uterus is a uterus that tilts or leans forward. Most women are born with their uterus in this position. The opposite of an anteverted uterus is a retroverted uterus, which tilts backward.

Symptoms of an anteverted uterus

An anteverted uterus usually doesn’t cause symptoms. It simply describes how your uterus sits in your pelvis. You likely won’t even know your uterus is anteverted.

In some cases, an anteverted uterus can have a severe forward tilt. This can put pressure on your pelvis and cause pain during sex or menstruation.

A retroverted uterus tilts backward and is more likely to cause painful symptoms.

Anteverted uterus causes

You’re usually born with your uterus tilted forward. If you’re born with a retroverted uterus, there’s a chance it may shift to an anteverted position during pregnancy. Scar tissue from surgery or conditions like endometriosis can also cause a retroverted uterus to change to an anteverted uterus.

How doctors diagnose this condition

A healthcare provider can find the position of your uterus by doing a pelvic exam. A transvaginal ultrasound can also show which way your uterus tilts.

What can I expect if I have this condition?

There aren’t any health risks of an anteverted uterus. It shouldn’t cause you any pain or affect pregnancy or childbirth in any way.

When should I see my healthcare provider?

As there aren’t any health concerns related to an anteverted uterus, there’s nothing specific to discuss with a healthcare provider about it. Contact a provider if you have any of the following:

• Pelvic pain
• Pain during sex
• Irregular or heavy vaginal bleeding
• Unusual vaginal discharge

You can keep your uterus healthy by having routine pelvic exams and Pap tests.

Does an anteverted uterus make you show sooner?

Possibly. Many factors go into how soon you appear pregnant to others. The position of your uterus may be one of these factors.