An anteverted uterus describes the position of your uterus within your pelvis. When you have an anteverted uterus, it tilts forward. It’s a typical position for your uterus to be in and doesn’t cause any health concerns.

What Is an Anteverted Uterus?

An anteverted uterus tilts forward. It's a normal position for your uterus to be in.

An anteverted uterus is a uterus that tilts or leans forward. Most women are born with their uterus in this position. The opposite of an anteverted uterus is a retroverted uterus, which tilts backward.

Symptoms and Causes

Symptoms of an anteverted uterus

An anteverted uterus usually doesn’t cause symptoms. It simply describes how your uterus sits in your pelvis. You likely won’t even know your uterus is anteverted.

In some cases, an anteverted uterus can have a severe forward tilt. This can put pressure on your pelvis and cause pain during sex or menstruation.

A retroverted uterus tilts backward and is more likely to cause painful symptoms.

Anteverted uterus causes

You’re usually born with your uterus tilted forward. If you’re born with a retroverted uterus, there’s a chance it may shift to an anteverted position during pregnancy. Scar tissue from surgery or conditions like endometriosis can also cause a retroverted uterus to change to an anteverted uterus.

Diagnosis and Tests

How doctors diagnose this condition

A healthcare provider can find the position of your uterus by doing a pelvic exam. A transvaginal ultrasound can also show which way your uterus tilts.

Outlook / Prognosis

What can I expect if I have this condition?

There aren’t any health risks of an anteverted uterus. It shouldn’t cause you any pain or affect pregnancy or childbirth in any way.

When should I see my healthcare provider?

As there aren’t any health concerns related to an anteverted uterus, there’s nothing specific to discuss with a healthcare provider about it. Contact a provider if you have any of the following:

You can keep your uterus healthy by having routine pelvic exams and Pap tests.

Additional Common Questions

Does an anteverted uterus make you show sooner?

Possibly. Many factors go into how soon you appear pregnant to others. The position of your uterus may be one of these factors.

A note from Wockr

Having an anteverted uterus isn’t good or bad. It just describes the way your uterus tilts within your pelvis. It’s completely normal if your provider says your uterus is anteverted, or tilted forward. If you have any concerns about having an anteverted uterus, talk to your healthcare provider.