Retroverted uterus is a condition in which the uterus is positioned so that it tilts backward toward the spine rather than forward toward the navel. It is often called a tilted uterus or tipped uterus ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fetal growth restriction is when a fetus doesn’t grow as well as it should. Fetal growth restriction is also known as intrauterine growth restriction. Babies with fetal growth restriction are below ...

Incarcerated gravid uterus (IGU) is an uncommon but potentially serious obstetric condition in which a retroverted uterus becomes trapped within the pelvic cavity during pregnancy. This entrapment can ...

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 ...