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Tilted/Retrovers uterus

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Chocol4te · 04/06/2019 13:36

Hi all, I'm new to this so loads of questions, I did read online but I want to hear more opinions
Any of you have tilted uterus? Were there any issues because of that? I read that normally when pregnancy progresses the uterus will change automatically, but sometimes will not.. Can anyone let me know if there will be any complications because of this?

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PrayingandHoping · 04/06/2019 13:41

I have one. Was found during fertility treatment. Was told that it will cause no issues other than I will have a higher chance of UTIs during pregnancy as it can stop your bladder from completely emptying in one go.

I'm now 17+5 and (touch wood!) have no had a UTI yet 🤞

Bambamber · 04/06/2019 13:54

I have a tilted uterus. The only problem I've ever had is that when I've needed early scans, it's always had to be transvaginal as it can make things more difficult to see.

I've had a successful pregnancy with no complications including the birth, and I am currently 16 weeks pregnant with no complications so far. No one has ever raised any concerns about having a tilted uterus

snowflakeeel · 04/06/2019 13:54

Hi, on my fourth pregnancy with a tilted uterus. 2 full term successful and uneventful pregnancies, 1 MMC (not related to tilted uterus) and current 11 week pregnancy. Always been highlighted on by Gina as 'did you know you have...' but never caused me any fertility/pregnancy issues. Best of luck OP. X

snowflakeeel · 04/06/2019 13:55

Gynae not 'Gina" Hmm

blushmelikeyou · 04/06/2019 13:59

I have a titled uterus and had three children. Only time it's a problem is when I've been for a smear and need to put my hands under my bum lol.

bonzo77 · 04/06/2019 14:02

Tilted uterus is a variation on normal. I think the stats is that it is present in 1in 5 of us and is not associated with any fertility issues. And that once expanded by pregnancy it will sit in the more common anteverted position.

It can make access to the cervix more difficult, but an properly trained clinician should be able to manage.

Teddybear45 · 04/06/2019 14:03

Hmm this makes sense as to why my 12 week scan didn’t go smoothly and the images were so unclear.

I had a lot of pain with mine at the beginning - back and uterine cramping. Still get some cramping but it’s not as bad now at 14 weeks.

ThenOutCameTheSunshine · 04/06/2019 14:06

Two children and no problems whatsoever.

Although same as PP, I have to place my hands under my bum and any internal inspections can hurt but it depends on how good the doc is from my personal experience. With some I never felt a thing, others I have yelped in pain!

DramaAlpaca · 04/06/2019 14:08

I have a retroverted uterus (autocorrect wants to call it an extroverted uterus Grin)

It caused me no issues at all with getting pregnant, during pregnancy or giving birth.

In fact, the only time I've been aware of it is when having a smear test as the position of the cervix makes it a little more awkward.

Stormwhale · 05/06/2019 08:46

I have it and it caused bladder problems in my pregnancies. My second pregnancy was worse than the first with my bladder nearly going into full retention, whereas the first i just struggled to get a good flow of urine. It resolves itself as soon as baby is born, but my second pregnancy was very uncomfortable due to this issue (and many others!)

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