{"id":106292,"date":"2021-01-17T12:10:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-17T10:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/?p=106292"},"modified":"2022-04-12T17:35:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T15:35:18","slug":"pregnant-retroverted-uterus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/pregnant-retroverted-uterus\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it possible to get pregnant with a retroverted uterus?"},"content":{"rendered":"
When you discover that any part of your reproductive system has something out of the ordinary about it, it\u2019s totally understandable that your first thought is whether it could interfere with your plans for a future family. There\u2019s no need to worry. This condition usually has no impact on your ability to conceive and you can expect a retroverted uterus pregnancy<\/strong> to proceed normally, just like any other. For many women with a retroverted uterus, the ultrasound<\/strong> conducted as a normal part of pre-natal care is the first they become aware of the condition.<\/p>\n There are exceptions, when the retroverted uterus<\/strong> is caused by another underlying cause and even in the absence of any underlying cause, some women experience minor symptoms. In this article we will explain these exceptions and symptoms, and everything else you need to know about a retroverted uterus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A retroverted uterus<\/strong> curves backwards from the cervix towards the rectum, rather than tipping forwards towards the navel. It is also known as a tipped, retroflexed, or backward uterus.<\/p>\n How common is a retroverted uterus?<\/strong><\/p>\n A retroverted uterus<\/strong> is not unusual and is not defined as an abnormality. Medically, it is described as a standard variation of pelvic anatomy. Many women are born with a retroverted uterus<\/strong>, or it can be acquired in maturity. Estimates of its occurrence vary between 20% and 25%, so one in four or five women have a retroverted uterus<\/strong>, though it\u2019s likely that many of them do not know it. \u00a0<\/p>\n What causes a retroverted uterus?<\/strong><\/p>\n Your genetic inheritance is most often the cause of a retroverted uterus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Where it isn\u2019t, and has been acquired later in life, underlying causes can include:<\/p>\n There are often no symptoms at all but when they do occur, symptoms can include:<\/p>\n If you have any of these symptoms, you should see your doctor, and a routine pelvic examination would diagnose the condition. If you don\u2019t have any symptoms, you will probably remain unaware of it until you become pregnant and have an ultrasound examination.<\/p>\n If you have no symptoms, there is no need for any treatment and the condition will not do you any harm. If you do have symptoms, possible treatments range from exercises such as pelvic floor exercises you can do at home, to surgical intervention. In this case, surgery can be used to reposition the uterus and reduce or eliminate pain. Surgery can consist of:<\/p>\n On its own, a retroverted uterus<\/strong> will not affect your fertility and you will be able to conceive as easily as anyone else. The only exceptions when it could indirectly affect your fertility are when it is associated with another condition. Among them, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and PID may be the cause of a retroverted uterus<\/strong>, not the other way around.<\/p>\n Endometriosis and fertility<\/strong><\/p>\n Troubles like endometriosis can affect your fertility by reducing the ovarian reserve, the oocyte quality or by causing a blockage of the fallopian tubes. This is not always the case, but if your fertility is affected in one of these ways, there are options available to help. Your fertility doctor may suggest freezing your eggs<\/a> in the case of a diminishing ovarian reserve or, if you are ovulating normally but have blocked fallopian tubes, in vitro fertilisation (IVF)<\/a> would be the obvious choice of treatment.\u00a0This is because in IVF, eggs are retrieved directly from the ovaries, bypassing the fallopian tubes completely.<\/p>\n Uterine fibroids and infertility<\/strong><\/p>\n Uterine fibroids do not usually interfere with conception or a successful pregnancy but, in some cases, fertility can be affected because the fibroids can bulge into the uterine cavity. If this affects you, you should discuss with your doctor the best options for protecting your fertility.<\/p>\n PID and fertility <\/strong><\/p>\n Untreated pelvic inflammatory disease, which is usually the result of a sexually transmitted infection, can cause infertility in the same way as endometriosis, by causing scarring and ultimately a blockage of the fallopian tubes. In this case and for the same reasons, IVF would probably be the recommended treatment.<\/p>\n A retroverted uterus<\/strong> does not usually have any adverse effect on the viability of your pregnancy. However, on occasion some issues can arise.<\/p>\n We hope you feel reassured that, if you are one of the 20\u201325% of women with a retroverted uterus<\/strong>, your fertility and eventual successful pregnancy are not likely to be compromised. But if you do have any lingering concerns, or you are one of the few for whom the condition does seem to be causing problems, do get in touch with us at IVI<\/a>. As the largest assisted reproduction group in the world, we can bring our wealth of experience and expertise to finding solutions, and we can almost certainly help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you discover that any part of your reproductive system has something out of the ordinary about it, it\u2019s totally understandable that your first thought is whether it could interfere with your plans for a future family. There\u2019s no need to worry. This condition usually has no impact on your ability to conceive and you… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":106326,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[218,167,268],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is a retroverted uterus?<\/h2>\n
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What are the symptoms of a retroverted uterus?<\/h2>\n
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Will a retroverted uterus affect my fertility?<\/h2>\n
Retroverted uterus and pregnancy<\/h2>\n
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Contact IVI for any fertility issues<\/h2>\n