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Depending on the person, the position of the uterus will vary. Although many of these positions are harmless, there are some positions that can cause extreme discomfort and even stop you from becoming pregnant. This is known as retroverted uterus pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read below to find out everything you need to know about retroverted uterus pain, what the normal position of uterus should be if retroverted uterus and back pain are linked, and how it impacts pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is <\/b>Retroverted<\/b><\/a> Uterus?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A retroverted uterus occurs when the vagina isn\u2019t vertically lined with the pelvis. Instead, it\u2019s at an angle facing your lower back, causing the uterus to face towards the rectum. This is different from the normal position of uterus where it is tipped over directly above the bladder, and its top is facing the abdominal wall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Roughly, one-quarter of women have a retroverted uterus and it usually doesn\u2019t cause problems for the most part. However, there are certain situations where it does provide complications compared to the normal position of uterus, which we will discuss below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Are the Causes?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A retroverted uterus is a condition of which many women have either at birth due to genetics, or gain it as they age. Many women have acquired this condition after suffering from pelvic scarring. However, there is a range of other causes that may give you this condition as well. These range from:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Endometriosis<\/span><\/p>\n

A common cause of this condition, scar tissue caused by endometriosis can push the uterus into a backward position, forcing it to stay there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. PID<\/span><\/p>\n

PID (also known as pelvic inflammatory disease) is known to cause scarring if not treated correctly. If this is the case, this can cause a similar effect to that of Endometriosis, forcing your uterus to move to a backward position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Fibroids<\/span><\/p>\n

Those who have fibroids can suffer from the same problems as those above, with the condition creating a stuck or tipped uterus.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Previous Pregnancies<\/span><\/p>\n

Those who have had pregnancies in the past could also be negatively impacted. As the ligaments to hold the uterus in the correct position could become overly stretched, this could cause a tipped uterus.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Symptoms and Diagnosis of Retroverted Uterus<\/b><\/h2>\n

Most women that have a uterus that is retroverted shouldn\u2019t notice any problems. Unless, there is another condition connected, such as endometriosis. If this happens, then the following problems may occur:<\/span><\/p>\n