Tilted Uterus

In some women, the womb or uterus is tipped backward, pointing toward the lower back. This is known as a retroverted, tilted, or tipped uterus.

Usually, the uterus sits upright, in a vertical or up-and-down position. A tilted uterus is quite common, with 20 women out of every 100 having the condition.

Fast facts on tilted uterus:

• Most of the time, having a tilted uterus will not cause difficulty becoming or staying pregnant.

• Some women have no symptoms or idea that they have a tilted uterus.

• Some women have pain during intercourse, have trouble getting pregnant or feel pressure on their bladder due to a tilted uterus

• There is a nonintrusive, chiropractic adjustment to allow the uterus to go back into the proper position in the body

What are the causes of a tilted uterus?

A woman can have a tilted uterus for several different reasons:

• Weakening of the pelvic muscles: After menopause or childbirth, the ligaments supporting the uterus can become lax or weakened. As a result, the uterus falls in a backward, or tipped position.

• Enlarged uterus: An enlarged uterus due to pregnancy, fibroids, or a tumor can also cause the uterus to become tilted.

• Scarring or adhesions in the pelvis: The uterus or pelvis can be scarred by conditions, including endometriosis, infection, or previous surgery. This scar tissue can pull the uterus backward and cause it to be tipped.

• Genetics: Some women are born with a uterus in a tilted or tipped position.

Dr. Wendy can help you diagnose and treat a Tilted Uterus. This can relieve the pain during intercourse or make it easier to get pregnant if that is desired.