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retroverted uterus
Anatomical variant characterized by the uterus tilting backward toward the spine and rectum, instead of forward toward the bladder. Also known as a tilted uterus, it generally does not affect fertility, though it may be associated with endometriosis.
Grammatical category Noun
Field Disease
Level of specialization High
Definition source Reproducción Asistida ORG
Gender relationship Yes, woman
Specific to one sex Yes
Variants
Synonym
tilted uterus
Formal
Equivalents

Spanish

útero retroverso
Associated concepts
Type of
uterine malposition
Caused by
endometriosis
pelvic adhesions
pelvic inflammatory disease
fibroids
previous pelvic surgery
normal anatomical variation
Is accompanied by
posterior uterine position
May cause
dyspareunia
pelvic pain
dysmenorrhea
Examples
The “sliding sign” technique is modified slightly for the retroverted uterus.

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