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How Bad Is It To Have A Backward Womb?

Hi, I am 10 weeks pregnant and I have been having a lot of lower abdominal pain that last long periods of time and always start when I am at work standing for a while I went to my doctor the other day and we found out that I have a backwards womb, can that really be causing a lot of pain or should I be worried I am not sure I should wait it out or get help now, I have an ultrasound book for the 21
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
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Hi,
Retroverted uterus or backward-facing uterus is seen in 20-30 percent of women. The causes are several like endometriosis, fibroids etc. and it can also be a natural phenomena. In pregnancy, correction usually takes place at 10-12 weeks. The uterus grows into an abdominal organ most often without any interruption. A sonogram of the pelvis will help to rule out any untoward effects. You should lie on your abdomen for a few hours everyday for a few days to help the ascent and correction as posture helps the uterus to fall forward. Hope this helps.
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How Bad Is It To Have A Backward Womb?

Hi, Retroverted uterus or backward-facing uterus is seen in 20-30 percent of women. The causes are several like endometriosis, fibroids etc. and it can also be a natural phenomena. In pregnancy, correction usually takes place at 10-12 weeks. The uterus grows into an abdominal organ most often without any interruption. A sonogram of the pelvis will help to rule out any untoward effects. You should lie on your abdomen for a few hours everyday for a few days to help the ascent and correction as posture helps the uterus to fall forward. Hope this helps.