How to Determine Anteverted or Retroverted Uterus
Disease description:
I went to the hospital for a checkup, and after the doctor applied gentle pressure a few times during the physical examination, they told me I might have an anteverted or retroverted uterus. How can one determine whether the uterus is anteverted or retroverted?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Zhe
There are several methods to determine the anteverted or retroverted position of the uterus. During gynecological physical examination, bimanual and trimanual examinations—assessing the cervix and abdomen by palpation—can help determine uterine position. Pelvic ultrasound and transvaginal ultrasound are also commonly used diagnostic tools for this purpose. The uterus may be positioned as anteverted (forward-tilted), horizontal (mid-positioned), or retroverted (backward-tilted); all three positions are considered normal anatomical variants. The anteverted position is the most common; unless accompanied by excessive anteversion or anteflexion, it typically does not impair normal conception or menstrual flow. In contrast, a retroverted uterus may cause discomfort such as low back pain or dysmenorrhea during menstruation or pregnancy.
