What is the anterior uterus?

Everyone knows that the uterus is the key organ for pregnancy, and the uterus is divided into anterior and posterior positions. For women who have just gotten pregnant, they don’t know much about what an anterior uterus means, so there are often some questions. So some people want to know what an anterior uterus means. Let me introduce it to you. I hope you can gain something from the following content.

Generally speaking, an anterior uterus is easier to get pregnant than a posterior uterus, but a posterior uterus can also be a normal pregnancy.

An anterior uterus means that the cervix points downward toward the posterior fornix of the vagina. It is located lower in the body, so after sexual intercourse, semen tends to concentrate there, and the cervix is ​​easily soaked in semen, which is conducive to sperm passing through the cervical opening to meet the egg and conceive. Therefore, the chances of pregnancy are greater with an anterior uterus. However, the cause of anteverted uterus is still unclear and needs further study. It may be related to endometrial lesions, excessive placental area or delayed development of the fertilized egg, as well as some postpartum infections, multiple births, intrauterine surgery, and multiple curettages.

Overview

An anterior uterus means that the cervix points downward toward the posterior fornix of the vagina. It is located lower in the body, so after sexual intercourse, semen tends to concentrate there, and the cervix is ​​easily soaked in semen, which is conducive to sperm passing through the cervical opening to meet the egg and conceive. Therefore, the chances of pregnancy are greater with an anterior uterus.

The normal position of the placenta is attached to the body of the uterus. If it is attached to the lower segment of the uterus or covers the internal os of the cervix and is lower than the presenting part of the fetus, it is called placenta previa. Placenta previa is one of the main causes of bleeding in late pregnancy, threatening the lives of mother and child. It is more common in elderly or multiparous women, especially multiparous women, with an incidence rate of about 1:55 to 1:200. It is a serious obstetric complication.

Classification

There are three types according to the relationship between the edge of the placenta and the cervical opening.

(1) Complete placenta previa: The placenta completely covers the internal cervical os, also known as central placenta previa.

(2) Partial placenta previa: The placenta partially covers the internal cervical os.

(3) Marginal placenta previa: The placenta is attached to the lower part of the uterus, with the lower edge reaching the edge of the internal cervical os, also known as low-lying placenta previa.

Everyone should know that it is normal to have an anterior uterus, but it is also somewhat abnormal if the uterus is retroverted. Many people may not understand it at first, but after the introduction above, they will know it almost. This is the only way to ensure the health of pregnant women and the development of the fetus. There is no harm in understanding it well.