A retroverted uterus tilts backward naturally and usually doesn't require treatment. Potential symptoms include lower back pain, painful periods, and fertility difficulties. A pessary can help support ...

A retroverted uterus, also known as a tilted uterus, is a uterus that leans or "tips" backward at the cervix. It's the opposite of an anteverted uterus, the more common genetic variation where the ...

A retroverted uterus tilts backward instead of forward, which is common and affects about one out of every five women. It can cause pain during sex and complications during pelvic exams or procedures.

There is a lot to love about being a woman. The softness, the nurturing, the beauty. But there’s also the mystique. There is a depth to women that many people, will never fully understand. That’s ...

Though some women with IBS experience increased GI symptoms during menses, this is likely related to hormonal shifts rather than anatomy. There is scant evidence of a relationship between gynecologic ...

Heffernan — Visiting Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Carney Hospital. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue", page 1220. Select the format you want to export the citation of this ...