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David Barrere, MD, FACOG
Your question:
I am 12 weeks pregnant and have just been told I have a retroverted uterus. What does that mean, and am I or the baby at any additional risks? - Jenifer
Your question:
I am 12 weeks pregnant and have just been told I have a retroverted uterus. What does that mean, and am I or the baby at any additional risks? - Jenifer
The expert answers:
Jenifer, A retroverted uterus is a descriptive term used to describe the
position of your uterus. Retroversion means that the top portion of
the uterus, the fundus, is pointed towards your back (sacrum).
Anteversion is the opposite of this. With anteversion, the fundus
points towards your abdomen.
It used to be thought that a woman with a retroverted uterus was at
more risk for infertility. As a result, uterine suspension procedures
were performed to "pull" a retroverted uterus forward. Over time, we
have realized that fertility rates are similar for anteverted and
retroverted uteri.
During pregnancy, there is really nothing for your to worry about in
having a retroverted uterus.
