Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Uterus retroversion; Malposition of the uterus; Tipped uterus; Tilted uterus
Treatment
Treatment is usually not necessary. Any underlying disorders (such as endometriosis or adhesions) may be treated as needed.
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
Usually this condition does not cause problems.
Complications
Atypical positioning of the uterus may be caused by endometriosis, salpingitis, or pressure from a growing tumor. These conditions should be ruled out in a patient with pain or other symptoms.
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you develop persistent pelvic pain or discomfort.
Review Date: 09/11/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound,
Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
